Erick
How to say it: ER-ik · /ˈɛrɪk/
Variant of Eric, from Old Norse 'Eiríkr' meaning 'ever ruler' or 'eternal ruler', from 'ei' (ever) + 'ríkr' (ruler).
Erick was the 148th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 879 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #206 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #148 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 879 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,235 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #206 |
| In France, 2025 | #539 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A familiar presence since its high in the 2000s, Erick remains well used. It now stands well below that high and looks likely to slip further.
What goes with it
Compact with both softness and snap alongside steady strength. Lukas and Henrik share the style.
Middle names that flow with Erick →
Nicknames
- Rick
- Ricky
Honouring a Erick in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Erick is about 1 in 52.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #539 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Erick
- Erick Gutiérrez (born 1995)Mexican association football player
- Erick Avari (born 1952)Indian actor
- Erick Pulgar (born 1994)Chilean association football player
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