Erick
Erick is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Always ruler, eternal king, or sole ruler.
Origin and history
Erick is a variant spelling of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. It combines elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' with 'ruler' or 'king'. The name has maintained steady popularity in the United States, remaining a well-established classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
79,463 babies in the United States have been named Erick since 1880. It ranks #367 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #321.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.5 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 49 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 194 |
| 1930-1940 | 147 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 938 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,295 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,167 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,001 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,682 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,430 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,670 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,243 |
Famous people named Erick
- Erick Dampier: Basketball Player
- Erick Fedde: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Scandinavian name Eiríkr, worn by legendary Norse kings and explorers.
- The 'ck' ending offers a traditional Germanic and English spelling variation compared to the more common 'c' ending.