Erich
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
11,692 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1971 Peak Popularity Year
343 Peak Births

Erich Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Erich originates from Germanic roots, meaning 'eternal ruler' and is derived from elements signifying honor and leadership. It evolved through various historical forms and is associated with notable figures, reflecting qualities of strength and nobility. There is no biblical relevance to the name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Erich"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛrɪk/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Erich is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eri' meaning 'honor' or 'merit' and 'rik' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'.

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Meaning

eternal ruler

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Language Evolution

Erih, Erich, Eric

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Historical Usage

Erich gained popularity in the 19th century in German-speaking countries and was further popularized by Scandinavian influence in the modern era.

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Variants & Derivatives

Eric, Erik, Frederik, Rico

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Erich is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with leadership and nobility.

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Famous People

Erich Fromm, Erich Kästner, Erich Hartmann

📊 Erich Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Erich Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 343 peak births in 1971

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 34 US states, with strongest presence in Wisconsin

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Erich"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Erich"

"Erich" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1582nd of 7545 355
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1300th of 6773 509
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 742nd of 7552 1,860
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 514th of 10718 3,967
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 677th of 16616 3,373
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1698th of 24088 1,265
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4235th of 23106 291
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 15428th of 19264 12
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 20974th of 27321 15
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 35406th of 35406 5

Regional Popularity of "Erich" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
64.62%
915th/1416
86.58%
1194th/1379
72.10%
1706th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
55.69%
861st/1546
39.65%
617th/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
26.67%
594th/2227
21.98%
534th/2430
47.49%
1355th/2853
23.53%
653rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
13.62%
400th/2937
11.97%
417th/3483
22.46%
790th/3518
11.92%
482nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
14.03%
517th/3685
12.13%
543rd/4475
17.75%
922nd/5194
11.27%
712th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
33.48%
1534th/4582
30.58%
1579th/5164
30.59%
2237th/7313
24.68%
1842nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 83.98%
3768th/4487
63.97%
4364th/6822
63.67%
3996th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Erich" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Erich"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Erich" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Erich" in the United States

The name Erich is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Erich has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Erich' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1582nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1300th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 742nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 514th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 677th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1698th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4235th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20974th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Erich' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Erich name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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