Boys name · Texas
Eric in Texas
Eric was the 245th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 159 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Texas families have named 56,443 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | 680th |
| 1932 | 5 | 871st |
| 1947 | 41 | 305th |
| 1963 | 422 | 62nd |
| 1978 | 1,167 | 17th |
| 1994 | 1,161 | 30th |
| 2009 | 546 | 74th |
| 2025 | 159 | 245th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 680th in 1916 to 245th in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Texas in a single year was 1,620, in 1984. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Texas?
Eric was the 245th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 159 babies named Eric that year. Since 1916, Texas families have named 56,443 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Texas?
In 2025, 159 babies were named Eric in Texas. The most babies named Eric in Texas in a single year was 1,620, in 1984.
What is the rank of Eric in Texas?
Eric ranked 245th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 1975.
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.