Erick
Boy name · #366 in 2025 · Uniqueness 59/100
In 2025, 879 baby boys were named Erick, placing it at #366 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #265, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,048 boys born in 2025 was named Erick.
Babies named Erick per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 142-year story
Erick first appears in the Social Security records in 1883, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 2,432 boys were named Erick — good for #166 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Erick against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Erick in class?
Erick scores 59 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Erick is most common
Geography matters for names, and Erick is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ericks were TX (158), CA (149), FL (64), NY (59), NJ (43). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Erick
Statistically, parents drawn to Erick tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dominick, Kendrick, Edgar, Brock, and Marco.
DominickKendrickEdgarBrockMarcoCesarEstebanPablo
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Erick | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 879 | #366 |
| 2024 | 1,040 | #332 |
| 2023 | 1,107 | #302 |
| 2022 | 1,050 | #321 |
| 2021 | 1,041 | #318 |
| 2020 | 1,126 | #298 |
| 2019 | 1,284 | #277 |
| 2018 | 1,247 | #282 |
| 2017 | 1,433 | #256 |
| 2016 | 1,602 | #239 |
| 2015 | 1,372 | #265 |
| 2014 | 1,444 | #258 |
| 2013 | 1,360 | #260 |
| 2012 | 1,520 | #236 |
| 2011 | 1,546 | #232 |
| 2010 | 1,862 | #200 |
| 2009 | 2,004 | #191 |
| 2008 | 2,220 | #179 |
| 2007 | 2,432 | #166 |
| 2006 | 2,346 | #174 |
| 2005 | 2,245 | #181 |
| 2004 | 2,232 | #180 |
| 2003 | 2,094 | #186 |
| 2002 | 2,052 | #182 |
| 2001 | 1,921 | #192 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Erick a popular boy name?
Erick ranked #366 among boys in 2025 with 879 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #265.
When was the name Erick most popular?
Erick peaked in 2007, when 2,432 American boys received the name (ranked #166 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Erick?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,048 newborn American boys was named Erick. It scores 59/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.