Boy nameCurrently #11,288 in the USSteady
Erek
2 syllablesPeak year: 19904 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
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Erek's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Erek |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Erek through the decades
- Erek peaked in 1990, when 30 babies were named Erek in the US.
- The 1980s were Erek's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2024), use of Erek has fallen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Erek currently ranks #11,288 in the US and is holding steady.