Boy · #7,458 in 2026

Yerick

Name: Popularity of the name Yerick in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yerick, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,458

Peak Rank

#4,130 (2012)

Total Babies

274

5-Yr Trend

-27%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4130

Peak Rank

274

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yerick

The earliest SSA record of Yerick as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 5 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Yerick — #4,130 in the national rankings. About 51% of every Yerick on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Yerick ranks #7,458 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-27%). All told, over 274 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Yerick

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

Yorick
Jurek
Yarak
Yurok
Urac
Uric
Urich
Wyrick
Urick
Wirick
Herrick
Gerrick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yerick

What does the name Yerick mean?

Yerick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yerick in 2026?

In 2026, Yerick ranks #7,458 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Yerick most popular?

Yerick reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,130 that year with 24 babies given the name.

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

Yerick has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yerick.

Is Yerick a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yerick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yerick include Ala, Kelwin, Janette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yerick

Yerick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 274 births in the dataset. Yerick's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,130. Use the chart and map above to compare Yerick'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.