Erikson
Every Erikson since 1981 — 367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erikson
Erikson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,837 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 367 American babies have been named Erikson. Its peak came in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Erikson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erikson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,837 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,937 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,122 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,942 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,044 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,455 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,353 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,190 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,215 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,346 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,466 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,556 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,277 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,173 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,099 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,604 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,500 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,330 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,433 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,765 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,469 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,242 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,642 |
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Famous people named Erikson
- Erikson Noguchipinto Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erikson in 2025?
Erikson ranked #7,837 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erikson?
367 babies have been named Erikson in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erikson most popular?
Erikson peaked in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Erikson a boy or girl name?
Erikson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erikson rising or falling?
Erikson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Erikson?
Well-known people named Erikson include Erikson Noguchipinto (soccer player).