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Erickson Pronunciation

Erickson is pronounced ER-ik-sən /ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/High

Meaning: Son of Erick — Erik being Old Norse for 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'High

In 30 seconds: A patronymic with its paperwork showing: Erickson means 'son of Erick' — the eternal ruler — and turns a Viking genealogy into a first name. Leif's family business, Americanized.

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Origin HighScandinavian

MeaningSon of Erick — Erik being Old Norse for 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'

U.S. rank (2024)#3338 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Erickson is the Scandinavian-American patronymic 'son of Erick', Erik descending from Old Norse Eiríkr — 'eternal ruler, ever powerful' — the name of saints, kings, and Leif Erikson's famous father. Immigration spread the -ck- American spelling across the upper Midwest.

First-name use rides the surname trend with Nordic muscle; the built-in Erick keeps it practical. It remains very rare — a family tree planted as a first name.

Did you know? Leif Erikson — 'son of Erik the Red' — reached North America around the year 1000; his very name is this name, doing exactly what patronymics do.

Overall data confidence 88%

Dictionary of American Family Names — Erickson — patronymic origin

Variations

EricsonErikssonErikson

Nicknames

ErickEricSonny

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If you like Erickson…

Erik— the royal Norse name inside the patronymic

Anders— a fellow Scandinavian classic in American use

Olson— the companion -son heritage surname

Leif— the explorer whose own name was an Erikson

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How do you pronounce Erickson?

Erickson is pronounced ER-ik-sən (/ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/). Press play above to hear Erickson said aloud.

How do you say Erickson?

Erickson is said ER-ik-sən (/ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/). Press play above to hear Erickson said aloud.

What does the name Erickson mean?

Erickson is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning 'son of Erick', Erik meaning 'eternal ruler'.

Is Erickson a boy or girl name?

Erickson is a boy's name.

How popular is Erickson?

Erickson is a very rare first name in the U.S.