Boys name · Virginia
Eric in Virginia
Eric was the 263rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 33 babies named Eric that year. Since 1925, Virginia families have named 17,308 babies Eric.
Popularity over time
Eric in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 7 | 331st |
| 1950 | 41 | 148th |
| 1962 | 201 | 45th |
| 1975 | 375 | 18th |
| 1987 | 416 | 23rd |
| 2000 | 224 | 42nd |
| 2012 | 91 | 105th |
| 2025 | 33 | 263rd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 331st in 1925 to 263rd in 2025.
The most babies named Eric in Virginia in a single year was 491, in 1971. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Eric reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (1976). See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in Virginia?
Eric was the 263rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 33 babies named Eric that year. Since 1925, Virginia families have named 17,308 babies Eric.
How many babies are named Eric in Virginia?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Eric in Virginia. The most babies named Eric in Virginia in a single year was 491, in 1971.
What is the rank of Eric in Virginia?
Eric ranked 263rd among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1971.
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.