Boys name · Ohio
Eric in Ohio
Eric was the 291st most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 42 babies named Eric that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 45,560 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 305th |
| 1936 | 13 | 257th |
| 1951 | 231 | 68th |
| 1966 | 1,011 | 26th |
| 1980 | 1,185 | 17th |
| 1995 | 497 | 34th |
| 2010 | 127 | 113th |
| 2025 | 42 | 291st |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 305th in 1912 to 291st in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Ohio in a single year was 1,528, in 1970. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1976.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Ohio?
Eric was the 291st most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 42 babies named Eric that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 45,560 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Ohio?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Eric in Ohio. The most babies named Eric in Ohio in a single year was 1,528, in 1970.
What is the rank of Eric in Ohio?
Eric ranked 291st among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1976.
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.