Yerik
Every Yerik since 2004 — 1,306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yerik
Yerik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,235 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 1,306 American babies have been named Yerik. Its peak came in 2011, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Yerik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yerik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,235 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,789 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1,831 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,116 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,596 |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,472 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,533 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,506 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,670 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,624 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,916 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,366 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,847 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1,512 |
| 2011 | 128 | #1,330 |
| 2010 | 88 | #1,738 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,006 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,284 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,588 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,067 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,571 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,903 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yerik in 2025?
Yerik ranked #3,235 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yerik?
1,306 babies have been named Yerik in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yerik most popular?
Yerik peaked in 2011, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Yerik a boy or girl name?
Yerik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yerik rising or falling?
Yerik is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.