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Erick
Say it: AIR-ik
Meaning
A spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, probably ei- 'ever, always' and ríkr 'ruler'.
Likelythe main view, with some doubt.
Used especially among Hispanic Americans and in Latin America.
Its wave through time
Popular now
In the United States
- 74,732 babies given this name since 1883
- At its height in 2007, about 1 in 853 boys
- 1,113 babies in 2020
Through the ages
Used by
The family of the name
Other spellings: Eric, Erik
| Swedish | Erik |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | Érico |
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Where this comes from
- United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source
- United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source
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