Boys name · North Carolina
Eric in North Carolina
Eric was the 289th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 43 babies named Eric that year. Since 1917, North Carolina families have named 18,458 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 521st |
| 1942 | 11 | 333rd |
| 1956 | 139 | 88th |
| 1970 | 489 | 20th |
| 1983 | 354 | 27th |
| 1997 | 254 | 40th |
| 2011 | 101 | 114th |
| 2025 | 43 | 289th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 521st in 1917 to 289th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in North Carolina in a single year was 508, in 1972. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in North Carolina?
Eric was the 289th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 43 babies named Eric that year. Since 1917, North Carolina families have named 18,458 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in North Carolina?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Eric in North Carolina. The most babies named Eric in North Carolina in a single year was 508, in 1972.
What is the rank of Eric in North Carolina?
Eric ranked 289th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1972.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.