Erickson
Erickson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Eric (meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful').
Origin and history
Erickson originated as an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Eric'. While traditionally a last name, it is occasionally used as a given name in the United States. Its usage as a first name remains relatively rare but steady.
Popularity in the United States
1,187 babies in the United States have been named Erickson since 1880. It ranks #3509 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1753.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.3 %)
- NY (29.9 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
- MA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 196 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 327 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Erickson follows the modern English tradition of adopting patronymic family names as given names.
- The core element 'Eric' derives from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining words for 'ever' and 'ruler'.