Erich Name Popularity and Statistics
Erich is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Erich?
Erich is spelled E-R-I-C-H. The name has 5 letters.
Erich Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Boys usage fell 202 places to #5,861 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Erich Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2024 | Boys | 16 | #5,659 |
| 2023 | Boys | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2022 | Boys | 25 | #4,184 |
| 2021 | Boys | 18 | #5,110 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Boys | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 13 | #6,345 |
| 2017 | Boys | 25 | #4,105 |
| 2016 | Boys | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2015 | Boys | 28 | #3,775 |
| 2014 | Boys | 48 | #2,542 |
| 2013 | Boys | 39 | #2,895 |
| 2012 | Boys | 34 | #3,231 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 49 | #2,504 |
| 2010 | Boys | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2009 | Boys | 51 | #2,486 |
| 2008 | Boys | 51 | #2,467 |
| 2007 | Boys | 57 | #2,281 |
| 2006 | Boys | 56 | #2,248 |
| 2005 | Boys | 73 | #1,790 |
| 2004 | Boys | 78 | #1,653 |
| 2003 | Boys | 91 | #1,438 |
When Was Erich Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1971 · Boys
343 recorded births
National rank #441
1970 · Boys
304 recorded births
National rank #464
1972 · Boys
290 recorded births
National rank #462
1980 · Boys
272 recorded births
National rank #514
Where Erich Ranked Highest in 2016
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,284 | 6 |