Boys name · Illinois
Erik in Illinois
Erik was the 723rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Erik that year. Since 1939, Illinois families have named 9,441 babies Erik.
Popularity over time
Erik in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 | 446th |
| 1956 | 16 | 391st |
| 1968 | 133 | 116th |
| 1979 | 290 | 58th |
| 1991 | 223 | 73rd |
| 2002 | 160 | 110th |
| 2014 | 51 | 279th |
| 2025 | 12 | 723rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 446th in 1939 to 723rd in 2025.
The most babies named Erik in Illinois in a single year was 306, in 1980. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Erik reached its best rank of 45th in Rhode Island (1969). See Erik in every state →
How popular is Erik in Illinois?
Erik was the 723rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Erik that year. Since 1939, Illinois families have named 9,441 babies Erik.
How many babies are named Erik in Illinois?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Erik in Illinois. The most babies named Erik in Illinois in a single year was 306, in 1980.
What is the rank of Erik in Illinois?
Erik ranked 723rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1980.
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.