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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Erikson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eriksen|Erilyn
NorseBoy↓ Fading

Erikson

AIR-ik-sun · 3 syllables

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#7898
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in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#5119 in 2023
5yr change
-2779 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #7898 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Norse boy names
Erikson

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #7898

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2779 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseScandinavianPatronymic3-syllableStrongClassicBoy-leaningSurnameExplorer heritageRare
Character
strong leadershipadventurous spiritindependent natureanalytical minddetermined resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Eriksons

adventurouspioneeringskilledcourageousdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Erikson is a Norse boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7898 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2779 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7898 · very rare
Erikson at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Erik, derived from Old Norse 'Erik' meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful.' Patronymic surname common in Scandinavian cultures.
Language root:Old Norse · Erik + son
Peak rank:#5119 in 2023
5yr change:-2779 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
EricksonEricsonHarrisonEmerson◈Everett◈
Similar Style
Soren◈MagnusStellan◈AxelHenrik
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Erikson
Soren◈LeifIngridAstrid◈Stellan◈Nora
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Henrik
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Erikson · Overview
Summary

Erikson is a Norse boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7898 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Erikson carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2779 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
erikson.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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