Boys name · South Carolina
Eric in South Carolina
The SSA records 8,533 Eric births in South Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1941. In 2025 it stood as the #258 most popular boys name, from 22 births that year.
Popularity over time
Eric in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 | #376 |
| 1954 | 30 | #171 |
| 1966 | 161 | #33 |
| 1978 | 194 | #21 |
| 1989 | 158 | #33 |
| 2001 | 89 | #49 |
| 2013 | 32 | #162 |
| 2025 | 22 | #258 |
Eric had its most births in South Carolina in 1973, when 283 babies were given the name. Eric's highest rank in South Carolina was #12, set in 1973.
Eric started at #376 in 1941 and finished at #258 in 2025 on the boys list in South Carolina, with a high of #12 in 1973 and a low of #391 in 1944.
Nationally, Eric's strongest state was North Dakota, where it hit #7 in 1976. See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in South Carolina?
The SSA records 8,533 Eric births in South Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1941. In 2025 it stood as the #258 most popular boys name, from 22 births that year.
How many babies are named Eric in South Carolina?
In 2025, 22 babies born in South Carolina were named Eric.
What is the rank of Eric in South Carolina?
Eric's 2025 rank among boys names in South Carolina was #258.
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.