Eron
Every Eron since 1894 — 1,588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eron
Eron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,225 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 1,588 American babies have been named Eron — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Eron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eron 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,960 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,736 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,087 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,844 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,067 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,193 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,101 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,191 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,767 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #3,999 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,100 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,047 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,324 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,588 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,928 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,134 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,650 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,933 | 25 | #3,670 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,388 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,827 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,542 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,674 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,792 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,207 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,535 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,618 | 27 | #2,019 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,108 | 21 | #2,152 |
| 1970 | — | — | 31 | #1,532 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,014 | 5 | #4,075 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,211 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | 5 | #5,227 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,559 | 5 | #4,511 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,224 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eron in 2025?
Eron ranked #6,225 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eron?
1,588 babies have been named Eron in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eron most popular?
Eron peaked in 1981, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Eron a boy or girl name?
Eron is used for both: about 12% of babies named Eron have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Eron rising or falling?
Eron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.