Boy · #336 in 2026

Erick

The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr.

Current Rank
#336
Peak Rank
#166 (2007)
Total Babies
81K
5-Yr Trend
-14%
1968
First Year
2017
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#4380
Peak Rank
417
Total Count
40
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Erick

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr.

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The Story of Erick

Erick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 2,432 Ericks were born — ranking #166 that year. As of 2026, Erick ranks #336 for baby boys with 1,038 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 81K Ericks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Erick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erick

What does the name Erick mean?
The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr.
How popular is Erick in 2026?
In 2026, Erick ranks #336 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,038 babies given the name that year.
When was Erick most popular?
Erick reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #166 that year with 2,432 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Erick most popular?
Erick has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, California, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Erick.
Is Erick a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Erick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Erick?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erick include Finn, Ron, Ruben. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erick

Erick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 81K births in the dataset. Erick's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #166. Use the chart and map above to compare Erick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.