Ericson
Meaningson of Eric · English
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,231 in 1967
12 babies were named Ericson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,568 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 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ericson, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ericson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEricson 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 1967, when it reached #3,231.
- TrendEricson has slipped 1,568 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Ericson means “son of Eric”.
About the name Ericson
Ericson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Eric”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Ericson for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 56 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #3,231 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 1970s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 224,215 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 180,832 boys |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 102,564 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 90,827 boys |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 135,135 boys |
Other spellings of Ericson
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 Ericson
What does the name Ericson mean?
Ericson means “son of Eric” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ericson?
Ericson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ericson a boy or girl name?
Ericson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ericson?
Ericson ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#3,231).