Erich
Every Erich since 1894 — 11,706 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erich
Erich is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,937 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 11,706 American babies have been named Erich. Its peak came in 1971, when 343 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erich stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erich year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2024 | — | — | 16 | #5,729 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,643 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,211 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,191 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,527 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,845 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,454 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,144 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,616 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,809 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,554 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,907 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,252 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,616 | 49 | #2,519 |
| 2010 | — | — | 36 | #3,141 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51 | #2,494 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,484 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57 | #2,287 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,261 |
| 2005 | — | — | 73 | #1,793 |
| 2004 | — | — | 78 | #1,658 |
| 2003 | — | — | 91 | #1,439 |
| 2002 | — | — | 91 | #1,425 |
| 2001 | — | — | 85 | #1,455 |
| 2000 | — | — | 125 | #1,122 |
| 1995 | — | — | 155 | #876 |
| 1990 | — | — | 201 | #718 |
| 1985 | — | — | 252 | #555 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,859 | 272 | #515 |
| 1975 | — | — | 256 | #500 |
| 1970 | — | — | 304 | #464 |
| 1965 | — | — | 211 | #528 |
| 1960 | — | — | 165 | #609 |
| 1955 | — | — | 71 | #880 |
| 1950 | — | — | 46 | #1,040 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,021 |
| 1940 | — | — | 38 | #1,052 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,607 |
| 1930 | — | — | 31 | #1,287 |
| 1925 | — | — | 27 | #1,430 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,608 |
| 1915 | — | — | 23 | #1,428 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #927 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,132 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Erich
- Erich Fromm Psychologist · 1900–1980
- Erich Maria Remarque Writer · 1898–1970
- Erich von Manstein Military personnel · 1887–1973
- Erich Honecker Politician · 1912–1994
- Erich Ludendorff Military personnel · 1865–1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erich in 2025?
Erich ranked #5,937 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erich?
11,706 babies have been named Erich in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erich most popular?
Erich peaked in 1971, when 343 newborns received the name.
Is Erich a boy or girl name?
Erich is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erich rising or falling?
Erich is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Erich?
Well-known people named Erich include Erich Fromm (psychologist), Erich Maria Remarque (writer), Erich von Manstein (military personnel).