Erickson is a unisex given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Erix. The name Erix itself is thought to have been derived from the Latin word 'erica', meaning 'heather'. Thus, Erickson roughly translates to 'son of heather'. This name gained popularity in the 1970s and has since maintained a steady presence in naming trends around the world. It is often associated with individuals born in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name Erickson can also be spelled as Ericksun or Erickeson. Some notable figures bearing this name include American actor Erick Avari and Canadian ice hockey player Eric Lindros, although they are typically referred to by their first names alone.
The name Erickson experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant increase starting from the late 1980s and peaking in the early 2000s. The most notable peak occurred in 2007 with 50 births, followed by another high of 42 births in both 2011 and 2013. However, there has been a gradual decline since then, with only 28 births recorded in 2023. Overall, Erickson has had 1136 births from 1959 to 2023.