Erikson
Meaningson of Erik · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,509 in 1981
10 babies were named Erikson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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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 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Erikson, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Erikson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryErikson first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1981, when it reached #4,509.
- MeaningIn Scandinavian, Erikson means “son of Erik”.
About the name Erikson
Erikson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Erik”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Erikson for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 36 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #4,509 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1 | 873,786 boys |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,710 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,042 boys |
Other spellings of Erikson
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 Erikson
What does the name Erikson mean?
Erikson means “son of Erik” in Scandinavian.
What is the origin of the name Erikson?
Erikson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Erikson a boy or girl name?
Erikson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Erikson?
Erikson ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#4,509).