Erick is a name of Norse origin, meaning "all powerful" or "strong". It comes from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which was derived from the elements ei "ever" and rík "powerful". The name Erick has been used throughout history by several notable figures, such as Erik the Red, a Viking explorer who discovered Greenland, and Eric XIV of Sweden, who ruled in the 16th century. Today, Erick remains a popular choice for parents looking for a strong and distinctive name for their sons.
The name Erick experienced significant popularity growth over time. In the late 19th century (1883-1900), there were fewer than 10 births per year on average, with most years seeing between 5 and 10 births. However, starting in the early 20th century, Erick's popularity began to rise steadily. Between 1920 and 1960, the number of annual births increased from around 15 to over 150. The peak of popularity occurred between 1964 and 1978, with an average of approximately 700 births per year during this period.
After reaching its peak in the late 1970s, Erick's popularity began to decline gradually. Between 1980 and 2023, the number of annual births ranged from around 800 to 1,100, with a notable dip to below 800 births per year between 2009 and 2015. Despite this decline in popularity compared to its peak years, Erick remains a commonly chosen name for newborn boys.
In total, from 1883 to 2023, there were approximately 77,525 births with the name Erick recorded.