Erick Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Erick Overview

Meaning

Ever-ruler, everlasting ruler

Gender

Boy

Origin

Old Norse

Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse name “Eiríkr,” meaning “ever ruler” or “eternal ruler.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛr.ɪk/

Popularity

Erick is popular in Scandinavian countries and has gained traction in the USA. In 2023, Erick ranked #290 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Traditional

Associated Traits

Regal, dependable, steady

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Viking heritage and Scandinavian royalty.

Name Day

May 18th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Erick Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Eric, Erik, Eryk, Eirik, Erich, Arik, Erico, Erickson

Common Nicknames

Er, Ric, Rickie, Erico, Ricky

Diminutives

Rick, Rico, Eri, Rix

Famous People

  • Erick Sermon
    (American Rapper)
  • Erick Brian Colón
    (Cuban-American Singer)
  • Erick Rowan
    (American Wrestler)
  • Erick Gutiérrez
    (Mexican Soccer Player)
  • Erick Thohir
    (Indonesian Businessman)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Erick Morillo
    ("I Like to Move It," Song)
  • Erick Elías
    ("El color de la pasión," TV Series)
  • Erick Matthews
    ("Boy Meets World," TV Series)
  • "Erick and Sally"
    (Children's Book)

Places

  • Erick City
    (Oklahoma, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Erick?

Erick means “ruler” or “eternal ruler.” This name often describes someone who is a natural leader with a strong and confident personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Erick?

Erick has Scandinavian roots, deriving from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. This name combines “ei,” meaning “ever” or “always,” with “ríkr,” meaning “ruler” or “king.”

Erick Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Erick in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3182021#3212022#3022023
Top 3 Rankings#1662007#1742006#1792008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Erick

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023302
(+19 from 2022)
1104
(+58 from 2022)
0.06029
2022321
(-3 from 2021)
1046
(+5 from 2021)
0.05585
2021318
(-20 from 2020)
1041
(-85 from 2020)
0.05556
2020298
(-21 from 2019)
1126
(-157 from 2019)
0.06088
2019277
(+5 from 2018)
1283
(+37 from 2018)
0.06676
2018282
(-26 from 2017)
1246
(-186 from 2017)
0.06410
2017256
(-17 from 2016)
1432
(-169 from 2016)
0.07236
2016239
(+26 from 2015)
1601
(+229 from 2015)
0.07904
2015265
(-7 from 2014)
1372
(-71 from 2014)
0.06711
2014258
(+2 from 2013)
1443
(+83 from 2013)
0.07042
2013260
(-24 from 2012)
1360
(-160 from 2012)
0.06730
2012236
(-4 from 2011)
1520
(-25 from 2011)
0.07491
2011232
(-32 from 2010)
1545
(-315 from 2010)
0.07606
2010200
(-9 from 2009)
1860
(-143 from 2009)
0.09054
2009191
(-12 from 2008)
2003
(-217 from 2008)
0.09444
2008179
(-13 from 2007)
2220
(-212 from 2007)
0.10182
2007166
(+8 from 2006)
2432
(+87 from 2006)
0.10979
2006174
(+7 from 2005)
2345
(+102 from 2005)
0.10696
2005181
(-1 from 2004)
2243
(+11 from 2004)
0.10544
2004180
(+6 from 2003)
2232
(+138 from 2003)
0.10561
2003186
(-4 from 2002)
2094
(+42 from 2002)
0.09966
2002182
(+10 from 2001)
2052
(+131 from 2001)
0.09929
2001192
(-3 from 2000)
1921
(+37 from 2000)
0.09287
2000189
(+5 from 1999)
1884
(+143 from 1999)
0.09022
1999194
(+12 from 1998)
1741
(+164 from 1998)
0.08538
1998206
(-9 from 1997)
1577
(-39 from 1997)
0.07777
1997197
(-9 from 1996)
1616
(-89 from 1996)
0.08089
1996188
(+3 from 1995)
1705
(+96 from 1995)
0.08509
1995191
(-6 from 1994)
1609
(-70 from 1994)
0.08000
1994185
(+18 from 1993)
1679
(+177 from 1993)
0.08237
1993203
(+19 from 1992)
1502
(+129 from 1992)
0.07272
1992222
(-16 from 1991)
1373
(-135 from 1991)
0.06541
1991206
(+17 from 1990)
1508
(+138 from 1990)
0.07114
1990223
(+22 from 1989)
1370
(+299 from 1989)
0.06366
1989245
(+7 from 1988)
1071
(+142 from 1988)
0.05110
1988252
(-2 from 1987)
929
(+12 from 1987)
0.04640
1987250
(+12 from 1986)
917
(+77 from 1986)
0.04702
1986262
(+1 from 1985)
840
(+15 from 1985)
0.04371
1985263
(-14 from 1984)
825
(-55 from 1984)
0.04287
1984249
(-2 from 1983)
880
(+17 from 1983)
0.04689
1983247
(+5 from 1982)
863
(-11 from 1982)
0.04631
1982252
(-2 from 1981)
874
No change from 1981
0.04631
1981250
(-10 from 1980)
874
(-54 from 1980)
0.04693
1980240
(+4 from 1979)
928
(+26 from 1979)
0.05003
1979244
(+15 from 1978)
902
(+118 from 1978)
0.05035
1978259
(+41 from 1977)
784
(+139 from 1977)
0.04589
1977300
(-28 from 1976)
645
(-69 from 1976)
0.03773
1976272
(+29 from 1975)
714
(+85 from 1975)
0.04373
1975301
(-27 from 1974)
629
(-56 from 1974)
0.03877
1974274
No change from 1973
685
(+16 from 1973)
0.04202
1973274
(-11 from 1972)
669
(-79 from 1972)
0.04146
1972263
(+13 from 1971)
748
(-18 from 1971)
0.04468
1971276
(+37 from 1970)
766
(+140 from 1970)
0.04214
1970313
(+27 from 1969)
626
(+96 from 1969)
0.03286
1969340
(+18 from 1968)
530
(+61 from 1968)
0.02898
1968358
(-11 from 1967)
469
(+9 from 1967)
0.02642
1967347
(+33 from 1966)
460
(+64 from 1966)
0.02585
1966380
(-23 from 1965)
396
(-60 from 1965)
0.02179
1965357
(+108 from 1964)
456
(+167 from 1964)
0.02407
1964465
(+97 from 1963)
289
(+92 from 1963)
0.01426
1963562
(+2 from 1962)
197
(+2 from 1962)
0.00954
1962564
(+99 from 1961)
195
(+56 from 1961)
0.00928
1961663
(-51 from 1960)
139
(-25 from 1960)
0.00644
1960612
(+14 from 1959)
164
(+12 from 1959)
0.00757
1959626
(+13 from 1958)
152
(+7 from 1958)
0.00702
1958639
(+55 from 1957)
145
(+24 from 1957)
0.00673
1957694
(+62 from 1956)
121
(+27 from 1956)
0.00553
1956756
(+178 from 1955)
94
(+30 from 1955)
0.00438
1955934
(-16 from 1954)
64
(-1 from 1954)
0.00306
1954918
(+2 from 1953)
65
(+4 from 1953)
0.00314
1953920
(-166 from 1952)
61
(-26 from 1952)
0.00305
1952754
(+52 from 1951)
87
(+11 from 1951)
0.00441
1951806
(-15 from 1950)
76
(+2 from 1950)
0.00398
1950791
(-74 from 1949)
74
(-18 from 1949)
0.00407
1949717
(+85 from 1948)
92
(+21 from 1948)
0.00511
1948802
(+13 from 1947)
71
(-1 from 1947)
0.00398
1947815
(+41 from 1946)
72
(+13 from 1946)
0.00388
1946856
(+8 from 1945)
59
(+7 from 1945)
0.00357
1945864
(+371 from 1944)
52
(+23 from 1944)
0.00379
19441235
(+73 from 1943)
29
(+1 from 1943)
0.00209
19431308
(+73 from 1942)
28
(+3 from 1942)
0.00192
19421381
(+65 from 1941)
25
(+3 from 1941)
0.00178
19411446
(-13 from 1940)
22
No change from 1940
0.00175
19401433
(+446 from 1939)
22
(+8 from 1939)
0.00185
19391879
(+306 from 1938)
14
(+3 from 1938)
0.00124
19382185
(-782 from 1937)
11
(-12 from 1937)
0.00097
19371403
(+468 from 1936)
23
(+9 from 1936)
0.00210
19361871
(-163 from 1935)
14
(-3 from 1935)
0.00132
19351708
(+314 from 1934)
17
(+4 from 1934)
0.00159
19342022
(+71 from 1933)
13
(+1 from 1933)
0.00122
19332093
(-377 from 1932)
12
(-6 from 1932)
0.00118
19321716
(+755 from 1931)
18
(+8 from 1931)
0.00168
19312471
(-507 from 1930)
10
(-5 from 1930)
0.00093
19301964
(-171 from 1929)
15
(-3 from 1929)
0.00133
19291793
(+167 from 1928)
18
(+2 from 1928)
0.00163
19281960
(+74 from 1927)
16
No change from 1927
0.00140
19272034
(-123 from 1926)
16
(-1 from 1926)
0.00138
19261911
(+282 from 1925)
17
(+3 from 1925)
0.00148
19252193
(-813 from 1924)
14
(-15 from 1924)
0.00122
19241380
(+122 from 1923)
29
(+4 from 1923)
0.00248
19231502
(-68 from 1922)
25
(-2 from 1922)
0.00221
19221434
(+831 from 1921)
27
(+13 from 1921)
0.00240
19212265
(-380 from 1920)
14
(-4 from 1920)
0.00123
19201885
(-190 from 1919)
18
(-2 from 1919)
0.00164
19191695
(+210 from 1918)
20
(+3 from 1918)
0.00197
19181905
(+81 from 1917)
17
(+2 from 1917)
0.00162
19171986
(-437 from 1916)
15
(-6 from 1916)
0.00156
19161549
(-243 from 1915)
21
(-5 from 1915)
0.00227
19151306
(-6 from 1914)
26
(+5 from 1914)
0.00295
19141300
(+280 from 1913)
21
(+9 from 1913)
0.00307
19131580
(+305 from 1912)
12
(+4 from 1912)
0.00224
19121885
(-934 from 1909)
8
(-2 from 1909)
0.00177
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1909951
(-94 from 1899)
10
(+3 from 1899)
0.00565
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1899857
(+85 from 1897)
7
(+1 from 1897)
0.00608
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1897942
(-220 from 1896)
6
(-4 from 1896)
0.00492
1896722
(+357 from 1895)
10
(+5 from 1895)
0.00775
18951079
(-123 from 1892)
5
(-1 from 1892)
0.00395
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892956
(+7 from 1891)
6
(+1 from 1891)
0.00456
1891963
(-334 from 1890)
5
(-5 from 1890)
0.00458
1890629
(+93 from 1889)
10
(+2 from 1889)
0.00835
1889722
(+237 from 1886)
8
(+3 from 1886)
0.00672
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886959
(-194 from 1885)
5
(-2 from 1885)
0.00420
1885765
(+127 from 1883)
7
(+2 from 1883)
0.00604
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883892
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00445
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Erick

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2282021#2102022#2102023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1882021#2002022#2052023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2602021#2492022#2402023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3722021#5062022#3712023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2792021#3022022#2762023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2992021#1812022#2242023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2652021#3982022#2902023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3342021#3802022#2842023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3842021#3472022#3992023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9312021#8442022#9272023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13162021#5572022#5162023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2872021#3042022#2972023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5772021#5382022#5382023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4712021#5442022#3002023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3622021#2842022#3082023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2152021#3682022#3402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1752021#1782022#2022023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4752020#8412021#3562023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4932021#5722022#4392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5772020#6272021#8162023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3952021#3762022#3192023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3372021#5102022#4742023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2482021#2112022#2962023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3622021#3812022#4012023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8452021#5022022#4622023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8932021#7232022#6882023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6222020#4142021#3882023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4212021#3952022#2982023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3972021#3132022#2752023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3812021#4942022#5972023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2502020#2902022#2412023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4282021#4612022#3552023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3772021#5052022#3682023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1962017#2212020#1342023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6882021#4992022#4412023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3192017#5562018#5592020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5132020#5412022#4212023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4532021#2882022#3392023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4192017#3632018#3722023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1842016#1572019#1972022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1851980#2301984#1661987

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1711980#1541981#1641983

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2002008#1952012#1652016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2991980#2851983#1951986

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1541976#1461978#1651985

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1441979#1591984#1801985

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1801973#1661980

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1401978

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1901982

Popularity Rankings for Erick in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#722020#832021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1142019#1312020#1302021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1692021#2162022#2182023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1701967#1821968#1951969

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4422015#6632016#5982019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4651975#4611977#4961978

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8842015#6912019#7992021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7552021#7792022#7702023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9722016#8692021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8702018#9742019#8712021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11512017#9212020#13872021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Erick a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Erick is commonly used for boys, some variations like Erica are used for girls, sharing a similar meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Erick

Erick in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Erick Sermon (Rapper, born 1968): An American rapper, musician, and record producer, best known as part of the hip hop group EPMD.
  • Erick Brian Colón (Singer, born 2001): A Cuban-American singer and member of the Latin boy band CNCO.
  • Erick Rowan (Wrestler, born 1981): An American professional wrestler who performed in WWE as part of The Wyatt Family.
  • Erick Gutiérrez (Soccer Player, born 1995): A Mexican soccer player who plays as a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven and the Mexico national team.
  • Erick Thohir (Businessman, born 1970): An Indonesian businessman and politician, former owner of Inter Milan and D.C. United.
  • Erick Arc Elliott (Rapper, born 1988): An American rapper and producer, member of the hip hop trio Flatbush Zombies.
  • Erick Silva (MMA Fighter, born 1984): A Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division.
  • Erick Morillo ("I Like to Move It," 1993 Song): A famous DJ and music producer known for this iconic dance hit.
  • Erick Elías ("El color de la pasión," 2014 TV Series): A Mexican actor who plays a leading role in this dramatic telenovela.
  • Erick Matthews ("Boy Meets World," 1993 TV Series): A charming and often humorous older brother in this beloved coming-of-age series.
  • "Erick and Sally" (2017 Children's Book): A story about the adventures of two friends, Erick and Sally, in their magical neighborhood.
  • Erick "Red" Turner ("Friday Night Lights," 2006 TV Series): A high school football player facing numerous personal and athletic challenges.
  • Erick Gitter ("Project Power," 2020 Film): A character involved in the discovery of a pill that grants temporary superpowers.
  • Erick Serrano ("The Purge: Election Year," 2016 Film): A significant character navigating the chaos and violence of Purge night.
  • Erick City (Oklahoma, USA): A small city in Beckham County, famous for its historic Route 66 attractions.

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