Boys name · Tennessee
Eric in Tennessee
Eric was the 300th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 29 babies named Eric that year. Since 1919, Tennessee families have named 13,699 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 | 417th |
| 1950 | 24 | 195th |
| 1962 | 172 | 57th |
| 1975 | 366 | 16th |
| 1987 | 342 | 21st |
| 2000 | 147 | 56th |
| 2012 | 55 | 153rd |
| 2025 | 29 | 300th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 417th in 1919 to 300th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Tennessee in a single year was 394, in 1976. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Tennessee?
Eric was the 300th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 29 babies named Eric that year. Since 1919, Tennessee families have named 13,699 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Tennessee?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Eric in Tennessee. The most babies named Eric in Tennessee in a single year was 394, in 1976.
What is the rank of Eric in Tennessee?
Eric ranked 300th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1973.
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.