Eric

Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk ]

Girl Name #66,118 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Eric is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-ihk.

Parents who love the name Eric often also consider Erma, Ernestine, Era .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #66,118
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Erin #797 Erika #1146 Erica #1492 Eris #1653 Eri #3283 Ericka #3903

Also a Boy Name

Eric is also used as a boy name, ranked #252.

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Similar Names

Erma Ernestine Era Erna Erie Ernest Ervin Erastus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eric

Is Eric a boy or girl name?

Eric is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66118. As a boy name, it is ranked #252. Eric is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Eric?

Eric is pronounced EHR-ihk.

How popular is the name Eric?

Eric is currently ranked #66118 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Eric a common or rare name?

Eric is an uncommon name, ranked #66118 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Eric

Eric is a girl name .

Is Eric a boy or girl name? Eric is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,118 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #252. Eric is more commonly used as a boy name.

Eric is currently ranked #66,118 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Eric include Erin, Erika, Erica, Eris, Eri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.