Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Errick since 1949
Babies named Errick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 154 |
| 1970s | 387 |
| 1980s | 265 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Errick is an uncommon masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949. Its peak usage came in 1973, though it never entered the top 1000 names nationally. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 1988, reflecting a broader trend of declining interest in this particular spelling variant. While Errick is most likely a respelling of the more traditional Eric, its exact origin is not definitively documented, and it may also be a modern coinage. The name did not concentrate in any specific U.S. state, suggesting a scattered but consistent low-level usage. For parents seeking a distinctive alternative to Eric or Erik, Errick offers a rare and phonetically similar option.
Errick is a rare given name that appears to be a respelling or variant of Eric, which derives from the Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler.' Alternatively, it may be a modern invented name formed by altering the spelling of Eric for individuality. First recorded in the United States in 1949, Errick saw its peak popularity in 1973 but has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rick, Ricky, Eric
Sibling names for Errick
Names that share Errick's style, for a brother or sister.
