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Erikson

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-ik-son /ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse, 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal/ever ruler', from ei, 'ever', + rikr, 'ruler'; the explorer Leif Erikson)Low

In 30 seconds: Son of Erik (the eternal ruler): Erikson is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowOld Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse, 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal/ever ruler', from ei, 'ever', + rikr, 'ruler'; the explorer Leif Erikson)
U.S. rank (2025)#7837 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 367

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319812025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Erikson comes from the Old Norse, 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal/ever ruler', from ei, 'ever', + rikr, 'ruler'; the explorer Leif Erikson). A crisp, classic name (said 'AIR-ik-son'; nickname Erik).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, son-of-Erik at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Erikson means 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal/ever ruler') — borne by the explorer Leif Erikson — a crisp, classic name (said 'AIR-ik-son').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Erikson — Old Norse etymology

Variations

EricsonEricssonEriksson

Nicknames

Erik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erikson mean?

Erikson is Old Norse for 'son of Erik' (Erik, 'the eternal ruler').

How do you pronounce Erikson?

It's said AIR-ik-son /ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erikson a boy or girl name?

Erikson is a boy's name.

How popular is Erikson?

Erikson is a rare name in the U.S.

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