Errick
A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 1,326 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Errick tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,326 recorded births and a peak of 55 in 1972, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The crisp, punchy ending gives Errick a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Errick ranks #12823 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Errick is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a variant of Eric — from the Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler' (from ei, 'always' + ríkr, 'ruler'). Eric the Red and Leif Erikson made the name synonymous with Viking exploration. The double-r gives this Norse royal name a slightly more elaborate, contemporary visual character.
Errick carries the eternal ruler's legacy in a spelling that doubles the name's middle consonant for emphasis — the same Norse king's authority and the Viking explorer's determination, in a form that makes the established name feel personally distinctive.
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In the American context, Errick is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1949–2024). Its Old Norse roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Errick is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #12823), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Errick was #7140 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12823, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 136 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 247 | — |
| 1980s | 265 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 387 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 154 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | — |
The Story of Errick
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1972, Errick is a Gen X staple. Boys named Errick are most likely born between 1962 and 1982.
How rare is Errick?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Errick — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1949, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 387 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Errick by the numbers
- Would fill 28 school buses
- Meeting one Errick per day would take 3.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(69 years, 1949–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12823 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9084 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8362 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11175 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12796 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8347 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11160 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12845 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8276 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6462 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6198 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7353 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5732 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6594 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5973 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7140 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5649 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5837 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5213 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3675 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1949–2024