Erick Boy

Popularity: #345 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AIR-ik //ˈɛrɪk//

Origin: Old Norse; German

Meaning: Old Norse: 'eternal ruler'; German: 'powerful ruler'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Erick has its roots in Old Norse, derived from the elements "ei" meaning "ever" or "always" and "rikr" meaning "ruler" or "king." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "eternal ruler" or "ever-powerful." The name was introduced into English through the influence of Scandinavian settlers and the Viking Age, particularly during the 8th to 11th centuries, when Norse culture began to intermingle with that of the British Isles. The name appears in various forms across different languages, including Erik in Swedish and Danish, and Eirik in Icelandic, reflecting its Norse heritage.

Historically, the name Erick has been borne by several notable figures, including kings and saints. One prominent example is Erik the Red, a Norse explorer known for founding the first Norse settlement in Greenland around the late 10th century.

Another significant figure is Saint Erik, the patron saint of Sweden, who was martyred in the 12th century and became a symbol of Swedish unity and identity. The name's presence in historical texts and chronicles, such as the sagas of the Norse, helped solidify its significance in medieval culture.

Culturally, the name Erick has been associated with strength and leadership, resonating with the ideals of nobility and valor prevalent in Norse mythology and Scandinavian history. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Rick or Ricky, which have been used affectionately in different contexts.

The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its continued use across various cultures, symbolizing a connection to heritage and historical narratives.

Famous people named Erick

In this section, you will find notable people named Erick. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Erick who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Erick who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Erick Estrada is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States national team.

Erick Thohir is a businessman best known for owning Inter Milan and being the former owner of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Erick McIntosh is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the University of Oklahoma and various international teams.

Fictional characters named Erick

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Erick is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is a recurring character who often assists Link on his quests, providing guidance and support.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Erick, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EthanElijahEmmaEllaEvelynEli

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Erick. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DerrickFrederickRoderickMerrickPatrickEricsonRicky

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erick was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Erick has ranked as high as #314 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Erick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Erick is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Erick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Erick.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 879 879 0
2024 1,040 1,040 0
2023 1,107 1,107 0
2022 1,050 1,050 0
2021 1,041 1,041 0
2020 1,126 1,126 0
2019 1,284 1,284 0
2018 1,247 1,247 0
2017 1,438 1,433 5
2016 1,602 1,602 0
2015 1,372 1,372 0
2014 1,444 1,444 0
2013 1,360 1,360 0
2012 1,520 1,520 0
2011 1,552 1,546 6
2010 1,862 1,862 0
2009 2,004 2,004 0
2008 2,228 2,220 8
2007 2,437 2,432 5
2006 2,351 2,346 5
2005 2,252 2,245 7
2004 2,232 2,232 0
2003 2,109 2,094 15
2002 2,059 2,052 7
2001 1,934 1,921 13
2000 1,901 1,884 17
1999 1,753 1,742 11
1998 1,586 1,577 9
1997 1,628 1,617 11
1996 1,722 1,705 17
1995 1,617 1,609 8
1994 1,693 1,679 14
1993 1,518 1,502 16
1992 1,391 1,373 18
1991 1,528 1,508 20
1990 1,392 1,370 22
1989 1,082 1,071 11
1988 938 929 9
1987 929 917 12
1986 849 840 9
1985 837 825 12
1984 889 880 9
1983 869 863 6
1982 880 874 6
1981 882 874 8
1980 940 928 12
1979 913 902 11
1978 794 784 10
1977 650 644 6
1976 724 714 10
1975 636 629 7
1974 694 685 9
1973 669 669 0
1972 756 748 8
1971 784 766 18
1970 626 626 0
1969 535 530 5
1968 474 469 5
1967 460 460 0
1966 396 396 0
1965 456 456 0
1964 290 290 0
1963 196 196 0
1962 195 195 0
1961 139 139 0
1960 164 164 0
1959 152 152 0
1958 146 146 0
1957 120 120 0
1956 94 94 0
1955 63 63 0
1954 65 65 0
1953 61 61 0
1952 87 87 0
1951 76 76 0
1950 74 74 0
1949 92 92 0
1948 71 71 0
1947 72 72 0
1946 59 59 0
1945 52 52 0
1944 29 29 0
1943 28 28 0
1942 25 25 0
1941 22 22 0
1940 22 22 0
1939 14 14 0
1938 11 11 0
1937 23 23 0
1936 14 14 0
1935 17 17 0
1934 13 13 0
1933 12 12 0
1932 18 18 0
1931 10 10 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 18 18 0
1928 16 16 0
1927 16 16 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 14 14 0
1924 29 29 0
1923 25 25 0
1922 27 27 0
1921 14 14 0
1920 18 18 0
1919 20 20 0
1918 17 17 0
1917 15 15 0
1916 21 21 0
1915 26 26 0
1914 21 21 0
1913 12 12 0
1912 8 8 0
1909 10 10 0
1899 7 7 0
1897 6 6 0
1896 10 10 0
1895 5 5 0
1892 6 6 0
1891 5 5 0
1890 10 10 0
1889 8 8 0
1886 5 5 0
1885 7 7 0
1883 5 5 0

Top States for Erick (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 217
21%
CA 140
14%
FL 79
8%
NY 52
5%
GA 47
5%
NC 42
4%
NJ 39
4%
VA 32
3%
IL 30
3%
AZ 25
2%
TN 22
2%
SC 19
2%
MD 18
2%
WA 18
2%
MA 17
2%
PA 17
2%
OK 16
2%
UT 15
1%
MN 15
1%
IN 15
1%
CO 15
1%
LA 13
1%
OH 13
1%
KS 10
1%
NE 10
1%
AL 10
1%
AR 9
1%
NM 8
1%
MI 8
1%
CT 7
1%
KY 7
1%
IA 7
1%
OR 6
1%
WI 6
1%
ID 5
0%
MO 5
0%