Erickson
Meaningson of Eric · English
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,468 in 1987
16 babies were named Erickson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,690 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Erickson, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Erickson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryErickson first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #2,468.
- TrendErickson has slipped 1,690 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Erickson means “son of Eric”.
About the name Erickson
Erickson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Eric”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Erickson for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 59 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #2,468 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 139,860 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 99,305 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,431 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,504 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,642 boys |
Other spellings of Erickson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Erickson
What does the name Erickson mean?
Erickson means “son of Eric” in English.
What is the origin of the name Erickson?
Erickson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Erickson a boy or girl name?
Erickson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Erickson?
Erickson ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#2,468).