The nameErick
Erick is a boy's name of Old Norse origin meaning "sole ruler". A spelling of Eric, it is common in Latin America and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Old Norse
Meaning
Erick comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, "eternal ruler" or "sole ruler".
Origin
Old Norse. The spelling Erick is common among Hispanic families.
History
Erick reached the American top 170.
Famous people named Erick
- Erick Morillo, DJ
- Erick Elera, actor
Popularity of the name Erick
Erick in the United States
Erick was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 21,506 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Erick. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Erick in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,072 births a year on average, against 1,388 in the five years before.
Erick in France
Erick was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 2,740 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Erick. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Erick in France were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Erick
Names from the same generation as Erick, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erick mean?
Erick comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, "eternal ruler" or "sole ruler".
What is the origin of the name Erick?
Old Norse. The spelling Erick is common among Hispanic families.
Is Erick a girl's or a boy's name?
Erick is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Erick?
In 2024, Erick was the 332nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,038 births.
What are the variants of the name Erick?
Variants and related names of Erick include Eric.
What are good sibling names for Erick?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carmen, Daniela, Fatima and Ingrid for a sister, Edwin, Edgar, Omar and Oscar for a brother.
Who are famous people named Erick?
Erick Morillo, DJ; Erick Elera, actor.