The name Ecker is of German origin, derived from the word 'Eck', which means 'corner'. It was originally given as a surname to people who lived near a corner or at the corner of a town. The name has been adopted for use as a given name in some cases. In Germany, it is often found among families with historical ties to regions where this name was traditionally used as a surname.
"The name Ecker experienced a notable spike in popularity between 2011 and 2012, with 13 births recorded that year compared to the 6 births each in 2011 and 2013. Overall, there were 25 babies named Ecker born over these three years."