Jerick
Jerick is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear or strong ruler (blended from Jerry/Jerold and Eric/Derrick roots).
Origin and history
Jerick is a modern American name, likely created as a blend of names like Jerry or Jerold with the popular '-rick' suffix (as in Derrick or Eric). It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar modern phonetic inventions. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady, niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
897 babies in the United States have been named Jerick since 1880. It ranks #3781 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.6 %)
- NY (44.6 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 275 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry, Rick
Fun facts
- Jerick belongs to the late 20th-century trend of inventing names by combining traditional prefixes like 'Jer-' with established suffixes like '-rick'.