Erick Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Erick is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Erick?
Erick is spelled E-R-I-C-K. The name has 5 letters.
Erick at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old Norse elements meaning “ever” or “always” and “ruler” or “king.”
- Origin
- The name Erick is commonly associated with Old Norse origins related to leadership and permanence.
- Pronunciation
- EH-rik · 2 syllables
Erick Popularity in 2025
Rank#366
Recorded Births879
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #366 and recorded 161 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Erick Mean?
Derived from Old Norse elements meaning “ever” or “always” and “ruler” or “king.”
Origin: The name Erick is commonly associated with Old Norse origins related to leadership and permanence.
How Do You Pronounce Erick?
PronunciationEH-rik
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Erick?
- History
- Erick has been used in Scandinavian contexts and has variants throughout Northern Europe.
Erick Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 879 | #366 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,040 | #332 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,107 | #302 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,050 | #321 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,041 | #318 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,126 | #298 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,284 | #277 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,247 | #282 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,433 | #256 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,602 | #239 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,372 | #265 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,444 | #258 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,360 | #260 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,520 | #236 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,546 | #232 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,862 | #200 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,004 | #191 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,220 | #179 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,432 | #166 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
When Was Erick Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
2,432 recorded births
National rank #166
2006 · Boys
2,346 recorded births
National rank #174
2005 · Boys
2,245 recorded births
National rank #181
2004 · Boys
2,232 recorded births
National rank #180
Where Erick Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #219 | 43 |
| TX | #246 | 158 |
| CA | #252 | 149 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| FL | #300 | 64 |
| CO | #305 | 21 |
| IL | #306 | 35 |
| AZ | #308 | 25 |