Eriksson Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-ik-son / /ˈɛrɪkˌsɒn/

Scandinavian; Swedish

Meaning

son of Erik

Historical & Cultural Background

The surname Eriksson is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the given name Erik, which means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. It is a patronymic surname, indicating lineage from a male ancestor named Erik. This naming convention is common in Nordic countries, where 'son' denotes 'son of'. The name has historical significance in Viking culture, as many notable figures bore the name Erik.

Trend Summary

The name Eriksson has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among families with Scandinavian heritage.

Similar Names

EricArikDerekRikFrederikKirkMarekRurik

Variants

  • Erikson
  • Ericson

International Variants

  • Eriksson (Swedish)
  • Eriksen (Danish)
  • Eriksone (Latvian)

Famous people named Eriksson

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Sibling Suggestions

OskarLarsSvenMagnusJohanHenrik

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eriksson was first seen in the United States in 2008. Eriksson has ranked as high as #1385 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Eriksson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eriksson

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200815