Earic
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Earic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Earic today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Earic births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Earic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Earic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,798
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Earic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Earic from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Earic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Earic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Earic
The name Earic is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the elements "ear" meaning "honor" or "noble" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." This combination suggests a name with a strong and respected connotation. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Earic was Earic the Librarian, a renowned scholar and scribe who lived in the late 9th century AD. He is credited with preserving and transcribing numerous ancient manuscripts, ensuring their survival through the turbulent times of the Viking invasions. His dedication to preserving knowledge earned him great respect among his contemporaries.
Another notable figure was Earic of Mercia, a powerful nobleman and military leader who lived in the 10th century AD. He played a significant role in defending the Kingdom of Mercia against the Danish invaders, leading his troops to several victories that helped secure the region's independence for a time.
In the religious realm, Earic the Devout was a monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century AD. He was known for his profound devotion to his faith and his extensive knowledge of theological texts. His writings and teachings influenced generations of religious scholars and helped shape the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, Earic the Defiant was a legendary figure who valiantly resisted the invading Norman forces. Though ultimately defeated, his bravery and unwavering determination in defense of his homeland earned him a place in the annals of English history.
Another noteworthy individual was Earic the Navigator, an explorer and seafarer from the 12th century AD. He is credited with charting new trade routes and discovering uncharted lands, contributing significantly to the expansion of maritime knowledge and commerce during that era.
While the name Earic has become less common in modern times, its rich historical significance remains a testament to its honorable and powerful origins, reflecting the values and accomplishments of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
People
Earic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Earic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Earic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Earic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Earic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Earic a common name?
We classify Earic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Earic most popular?
The single biggest year for Earic was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Earic is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Earic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Earic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Earic in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Earic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Earic in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Earic can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Earic?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.