Erick Boy

Popularity: #312 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-ik / /ˈɛrɪk/

Old Norse; German

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Erick has roots in Old Norse, where it was derived from the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler'. It has been a popular name in Scandinavian countries and has variations in several languages. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, reflecting a blend of historical significance and modern usage.

Trend Summary

The name Erick has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

DerrickFrederickRoderickMerrickPatrickEricsonRicky

Variants

  • Erik
  • Eryk
  • Aric

International Variants

  • Éric (French)
  • Erico (Italian)
  • Erik (Swedish)
  • Eirik (Norwegian)

Famous people named Erick

Erick Morillo was a Colombian-American DJ and music producer known for his contributions to the house music genre.

Erick Avari is an Indian-American actor known for his roles in various films and television series.

Erick S. K. is a notable figure in the field of technology and entrepreneurship.

Fictional characters named Erick

Erick is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', serving as a member of the Lion Guard.

Erick is a character in the video game 'Kingdom Hearts', known for his role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

EthanElijahEmmaEllaEvelynEli

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erick was first seen in the United States in 1883. Erick has ranked as high as #304 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)

Top States for Erick (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 217
23%
CA 140
15%
FL 79
8%
NY 52
5%
GA 47
5%
NC 42
4%
VA 32
3%
IL 30
3%
AZ 25
3%
TN 22
2%
SC 19
2%
MD 18
2%
WA 18
2%
PA 17
2%
MA 17
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18835
18857
18865
18898
189010
18915
18926
18955
189610
18976
18997
190910
19128
191312
191421
191526
191621
191715
191817
191920
192018
192114
192227
192325
192429
192514
192617
192716
192816
192918
193015
193110
193218
193312
193413
193517
193614
193723
193811
193914
194022
194122
194225
194328
194429
194552
194659
194772
194871
194992
195074
195176
195287
195361
195465
195564
195694
1957121
1958145
1959152
1960164
1961139
1962195
1963197
1964289
1965456
1966396
1967460
1968469
1969530
1970626
1971766
1972748
1973669
1974685
1975629
1976714
1977644
1978784
1979902
1980928
1981874
1982874
1983863
1984880
1985825
1986840
1987917
1988929
19891,071
19901,370
19911,508
19921,373
19931,502
19941,679
19951,609
19961,705
19971,616
19981,577
19991,742
20001,884
20011,921
20022,052
20032,094
20042,232
20052,244
20062,346
20072,432
20082,220
20092,004
20101,862
20111,546
20121,520
20131,360
20141,443
20151,372
20161,602
20171,433
20181,247
20191,283
20201,126
20211,041
20221,047
20231,107
20241,038