How Many People Are Named Erickson?

Complete statistics for the name Erickson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Erickson
Uncommon
Old Norse

Erickson means 'son of Eric', a rare name for boys. Only 1,139 people named Erickson live in the US today, making up just 1 in 289,773 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~78,808
Living in US
1 in 4,206
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Eric
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
4
Life Path Number

Life path number 4 symbolizes stability, hard work, and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,023
Worldwide Bearers
#29,385
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
10,339
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,854
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,929
🇦🇴 Angola
1,485
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,023
🇳🇦 Namibia
861
🇵🇪 Peru
854
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
840
🇺🇸 United States
760
🇹🇿 Tanzania
700

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,139 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
789
Would be under 30 (67%)
376
Would be 30–60 (32%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,171 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Erickson Through the Generations

Erickson has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2008 with 50 births. Today, most Ericksons are young adults, with 789 under 30 and 376 between 30 and 60. This name's stability and youthful skew suggest it's a choice for new parents looking for something timeless yet fresh.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 79
New York 46
Florida 11
Texas 7
Massachusetts 6

✨ Similar Names to Erickson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erickson's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Erickson

How Many People Have the Name Erickson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 78,808 people in the United States currently share the name Erickson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,206 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Erickson a Common or Rare Name?

Erickson is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Erickson Mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Erickson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Erickson Most Popular?

The name Erickson reached peak popularity in 2008, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Erickson?

Approximately 78,808 people named Erickson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 78,808. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,206 Americans.

Is Erickson a rare name?

Erickson is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,206 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erickson mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Erickson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erickson are male and 0% are female.

When was Erickson most popular?

Erickson peaked in 2008 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US78,808
All-Time Births78,808
1 in X1 in 4,206
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2008
World Rank#29,385
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.