The name Herick is of Germanic origin, derived from the old Germanic elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'ric' meaning 'power', thus it translates to 'having power over an army'. This strong and commanding name has seen limited use throughout history but is nonetheless rich in historical significance.
The name Herick has seen fluctuating popularity over time with peaks in 2006 and 2016, both at 5 births each year. However, the most recent data from 2022 shows a decline to just 3 births, bringing the total number of births since 2006 to 17.