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1959

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#2469

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

60

Years Active

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## The Story of Erickson

Erickson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1959, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 50 Ericksons were born — ranking #2,515 that year. As of 2026, Erickson ranks #3,307 for baby boys with 36 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Ericksons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Erickson

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

* [Ericson](/ericson)
* [Erikson](/erikson)
* [Ericsson](/ericsson)
* [Eriksen](/eriksen)
* [Eriksson](/eriksson)
* [Ericksen](/ericksen)
* Erichsen
* Derrickson
* Orexin
* Ireson
* [Orison](/orison)
* Isaacson

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Erickson

What does the name Erickson mean?

Erickson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erickson in 2026?

In 2026, Erickson ranks #3,307 among boys' names in the U.S., with 36 babies given the name that year.

When was Erickson most popular?

Erickson reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #2,469 that year with 50 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Erickson most popular?

Erickson has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Erickson.

Is Erickson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Erickson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Erickson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erickson include Aldric, Undray, Babak. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦AldricPeak #2469](/aldric)[👦UndrayPeak #2469](/undray)[👦BabakPeak #2469](/babak)[👦AvyayPeak #2469](/avyay)[👦AlexandriaPeak #2468](/alexandria)[👦LaroyPeak #2468](/laroy)[👦MaxfieldPeak #2470](/maxfield)[👦AngelicaPeak #2468](/angelica)

## About the name Erickson 

Erickson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Erickson's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #2,469\. Use the chart and map above to compare Erickson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2008 → ](/year/2008)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "E" → ](/letter/e)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.