Erick

Erick: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGermanic origin#366 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Erick

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, a rare spelling variant of Eric that can also be explained as a form of Frederick.

How popular is Erick?

#366boys, 2025
879U.S. babies in 2025
#166peak rank (2007)
79,880babies since 1880

Since 1880, 417 girls and 79,463 boys in the U.S. have been named Erick (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3553 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #166 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #366 for boys, with 879 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,437 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Erick FAQ

What does the name Erick mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a rare spelling variant of Eric that can also be explained as a form of Frederick.

What is the origin of the name Erick?

Erick is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Erick?

Since 1880, 417 girls and 79,463 boys in the U.S. have been named Erick (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3553 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #166 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #366 for boys, with 879 babies given the name.

Is Erick a boy or girl name?

Erick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 417 girls and 79,463 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.