Ericson
Every Ericson since 1959 — 738 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ericson
Ericson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,915 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 738 American babies have been named Ericson. Its peak came in 2008, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ericson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ericson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,915 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,566 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,052 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,941 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,319 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,606 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,835 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,766 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,047 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,998 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,316 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,404 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,654 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,805 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,674 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,072 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,565 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,522 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,391 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,885 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,981 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,785 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,264 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,887 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,778 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,326 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,628 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,001 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ericson in 2025?
Ericson ranked #6,915 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ericson?
738 babies have been named Ericson in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ericson most popular?
Ericson peaked in 2008, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Ericson a boy or girl name?
Ericson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ericson rising or falling?
Ericson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.