Boys name · Virginia
Eric in Virginia
As of 2025, Eric was the #263 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 33 births that year. Its total reaches 17,308 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1925.
Popularity over time
Eric in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 7 | #331 |
| 1950 | 41 | #148 |
| 1962 | 201 | #45 |
| 1975 | 375 | #18 |
| 1987 | 416 | #23 |
| 2000 | 224 | #42 |
| 2012 | 91 | #105 |
| 2025 | 33 | #263 |
Rank swung between #16 (1971) and #357 (1942) in Virginia, from #331 in 1925 to #263 in 2025.
The most Eric births in Virginia in a single year was 491, in 1971. Its highest rank among boys names in Virginia was #16, in 1971.
Its highest rank in any state was #7, in North Dakota in 1976. See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Virginia?
As of 2025, Eric was the #263 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 33 births that year. Its total reaches 17,308 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1925.
How many babies are named Eric in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 33 births of babies named Eric in 2025.
What is the rank of Eric in Virginia?
Eric's 2025 rank among boys names in Virginia was #263.
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.