Erich
- Pronunciation
- [E-rich]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- German Form Of Eric (Forever Strong)
- Origin
- German
Erich Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,660 baby boys have been named Erich. The name peaked in 1971 with 343 US births that year (rank #441). In 2024, ranked #5712 nationally — 5,271 places below its 1971 peak.
Top States for Erich
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erich births are: California (1,272), New York (1,065), Illinois (702).
Other German-Origin Names Like Erich
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erich's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Erich
Famous People Named Erich
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Erich.
- Erich Maria Remarque was a German writer best known for his novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front.
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Compare Erich to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Erich against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).