How Many People Are Named Eric?
Curious about how common the name Eric is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.
What Does This Mean?
Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 891,929 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Eric.
To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 370 people has this name.
This classification places Eric in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.
How This Name Tool Works
Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.
When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.
All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.
Detailed Statistics for Eric
Name Rarity and Probability
Rarity: Common
Probability: 1 in 370 people
Total Count
891,929
Top 10%
Gender Distribution
Predicted Gender
Male
Age Information
Average Age: 46
- Young (<30) 139,151
- Adult (30–60) 598,453
- Old (>60) 154,325
Additional Characteristics
Same Character %: 0.0%
Starts with "A" %: 0.0%
Year-Wise Usages
State-Wise Usages
- Alaska 1,879
- Alabama 11,163
- Arkansas 6,073
- Arizona 10,940
- California 115,159
- Colorado 11,915
- Connecticut 11,996
- DC 6,436
- Delaware 2,629
- Florida 30,627
- Georgia 18,482
- Hawaii 3,485
- Iowa 11,090
- Idaho 3,601
- Illinois 48,935
- Indiana 22,517
- Kansas 8,477
- Kentucky 10,738
- Louisiana 14,396
- Massachusetts 23,897
- Maryland 16,056
- Maine 4,356
- Michigan 40,929
- Minnesota 17,172
- Missouri 17,819
- Mississippi 7,076
- Montana 2,282
- North Carolina 18,464
- North Dakota 2,646
- Nebraska 5,756
- New Hampshire 3,786
- New Jersey 27,484
- New Mexico 5,471
- Nevada 3,627
- New York 73,959
- Ohio 45,675
- Oklahoma 7,977
- Oregon 9,271
- Pennsylvania 48,197
- Rhode Island 3,652
- South Carolina 8,508
- South Dakota 2,568
- Tennessee 13,694
- Texas 56,531
- Utah 6,632
- Virginia 17,295
- Vermont 2,114
- Washington 15,941
- Wisconsin 20,307
- West Virginia 5,988
- Wyoming 1,416
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Eric?
Approximately 891,929 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Eric, based on statistical analysis.
Is Eric a rare name?
Eric is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.
Are these numbers exact?
No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.