Boys name · Illinois
Erik in Illinois
Babies born in Illinois have been named Erik 9,441 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1939. In 2025 it was the #723 most common boys name there, on 12 births.
Popularity over time
Erik in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | #446 |
| 1956 | 16 | #391 |
| 1968 | 133 | #116 |
| 1979 | 290 | #58 |
| 1991 | 223 | #73 |
| 2002 | 160 | #110 |
| 2014 | 51 | #279 |
| 2025 | 12 | #723 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #57 in 1980 to #723 in 2025, starting at #446 in 1939 and ending at #723 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Erik births in 1980, with 306. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #57, in 1980.
Its highest rank in any state was #45, in Rhode Island in 1969. See Erik in every state →
How popular is Erik in Illinois?
Babies born in Illinois have been named Erik 9,441 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1939. In 2025 it was the #723 most common boys name there, on 12 births.
How many babies are named Erik in Illinois?
In 2025, 12 babies born in Illinois were named Erik.
What is the rank of Erik in Illinois?
In 2025, Erik sat at #723 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.