Ericson
Ericson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Eric (eternal ruler).
Origin and history
Ericson is a patronymic surname of English and Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Eric'. While historically used predominantly as a family name, it occasionally serves as a given name in the United States. Its usage in the U.S. remains rare but consistent.
Popularity in the United States
738 babies in the United States have been named Ericson since 1880. It ranks #3938 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1850.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76.1 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 108 |
| 2000-2010 | 195 |
| 2010-2019 | 208 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Nicknames
Eric, Rick
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which combines elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' and 'ruler'.
- It fits into the modern American trend of using traditional patronymic family names as modern given names.