How old is someone named Erich?
The average Erich is 45 years old.
Half of all living Eriches are between 35 and 56.
When was Erich popular?
Parents have been choosing Erich less often since its peak in 1971; 15 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 0 |
| 1910s | 180 | 0 |
| 1920s | 218 | 0 |
| 1930s | 253 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 365 | 160 |
| 1950s | 800 | 540 |
| 1960s | 1,946 | 1,600 |
| 1970s | 2,650 | 2,400 |
| 1980s | 2,380 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 1,673 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 758 | 740 |
| 2010s | 327 | 330 |
| 2020s | 103 | 100 |
How many Eriches are still alive?
About 9,700 Eriches are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Erich since 1894.
Most Eriches ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Erich?
About one in three living Eriches are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Erich an old name?
Somewhat. Erich is older than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Erich a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Eriches are men.
Names the same age as Erich
NAME TWIN
Erich's name twin is Eric. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eric's age curve is the closest match to Erich's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Erich
How old is the average Erich?
The average Erich in the US is 45 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Erich?
About 9,700 Eriches are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1894.
When was the name Erich most popular?
In 1971, when about 340 baby boys were named Erich.
Is Erich a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 36% of living Eriches, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this