Eryk
Every Eryk since 1976 — 1,053 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eryk
Eryk is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,074 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,053 American babies have been named Eryk. Its peak came in 2001, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Eryk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eryk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,074 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,961 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,021 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,243 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,119 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,790 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,808 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,797 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,912 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,381 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,300 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,370 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,828 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,542 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,095 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,661 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,508 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,513 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,672 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,109 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,309 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,323 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,479 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,063 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,941 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,350 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,039 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,868 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,479 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eryk in 2025?
Eryk ranked #11,074 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eryk?
1,053 babies have been named Eryk in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eryk most popular?
Eryk peaked in 2001, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Eryk a boy or girl name?
Eryk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eryk rising or falling?
Eryk is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.