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Herrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEH-rik /ˈhɛr.ɪk/High

Meaning: From the English surname Herrick, traced to the Old Norse personal name Eirikr, 'ever-ruler' (from ei, 'ever; always,' and rikr, 'ruler'). Best known through the 17th-century poet Robert Herrick.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately surname-name: Herrick traces to Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler' (said 'HEH-rik'). It carries the ring of the poet Robert Herrick.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Norse
MeaningFrom the English surname Herrick, traced to the Old Norse personal name Eirikr, 'ever-ruler' (from ei, 'ever; always,' and rikr, 'ruler'). Best known through the 17th-century poet Robert Herrick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12943 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819172024

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

Herrick is an English surname carried from the Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler,' a cousin of the name Eric. It gained a literary polish through the Cavalier poet Robert Herrick, and it reads today as a crisp, scholarly surname pick (said 'HEH-rik').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and dignified.

Did you know? Herrick echoes the Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler' — the same root behind Eric. Its literary shine comes from the poet Robert Herrick (said 'HEH-rik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Herrick — English surname from Norse Eirikr 'ever-ruler'; poet Robert Herrick

Variations

HerrickeHerryck

Nicknames

HerryRick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Herrick mean?

Herrick is an English surname traced to the Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler,' a root it shares with Eric.

How do you pronounce Herrick?

It's said HEH-rik /ˈhɛr.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Herrick a boy or girl name?

Herrick is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Herrick?

Herrick is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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