Erick
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Erick: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
From the Old Norse Eiríkr, Erick means "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler," combining *ei-* (ever, always) with *ríkr* (ruler). This makes it a Scandinavian cousin of Eric, widely adopted across Scotland. Famous bearers include the explorer Erick the Red, though the more common spelling is Erik; in modern times, musician Erick Sermon of the hip-hop duo EPMD carries the name. Places like Eric Avenue in Edinburgh share the same root, while the name also appears in the Scottish town of Erickston, now a historic hamlet. Notably, Erick is a less common variant than Eric in Scotland today, but it retains a strong, timeless appeal that connects the bearer to Viking heritage and Scandinavian nobility.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6144 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y