Holding steady.
Popularity of Arrick since 1967
Babies named Arrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Arrick is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1967. It has never appeared in the top 1,000 names for any year, and its peak popularity came in 2001, when it saw its highest usage. Over the past few decades, Arrick has maintained a stable trajectory, never surging or falling dramatically. Its origins are uncertain, but it is likely a creative respelling of the classic name Eric or a surname adoption. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound, Arrick offers a distinctive alternative without straying far from traditional roots.
Arrick is a modern coinage, likely a variant of the name Eric, which derives from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler.' It may also be a transferred use of the surname Arrick, which has multiple possible origins including a Scottish habitational name. As a given name, Arrick gained some usage in the United States from the late 1960s onward, but it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Rick
Sibling names for Arrick
Names that share Arrick's style, for a brother or sister.
