Declining since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Ericson since 1959
Babies named Ericson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 208 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Ericson is a rare patronymic given name, reflecting a Scandinavian tradition extended to English usage. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1959, it reached its peak popularity in 2010, though even then it remained uncommon. Since 2009, its usage has been gradually declining. In 2025, the name ranked 6,803rd, with about 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name that year. The name has no strong association with any particular state, but its quiet presence over decades suggests a steady, if sparse, appeal among families valuing Scandinavian heritage or the classic root name Eric.
Ericson is a patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the masculine given name Eric, which comes from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning 'ever ruler' or 'sole ruler.' As a given name, it follows the Scandinavian tradition of using '-son' to denote 'son of,' and it has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly among families with Scandinavian heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eric, Sonny, Rick
Sibling names for Ericson
Names that share Ericson's style, for a brother or sister.
