Total births
738
Boys' name · since 1959
Ericson
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 738 babies named Ericson, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6545
- among boys today
- 738
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
738 babies have been named Ericson since 1959, making it today's #6545 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ericson has been recorded 738 times among boys since 1959, currently ranked #6545 nationally and more common than 54% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #6545 among boys today
- 738 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ericson is currently the #6545 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 738 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6545
- among boys today
- 738
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Ericson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6545
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Ericson was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
29 babies were named Ericson in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Ericson compares
738 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ericson's all-time total is 101% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ericson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 738 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ericson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ericson's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ericson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,545
Active since
1959
Ericson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Ericson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ericson's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Ericson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 82
1980s
82 births
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
208 births
- 2020s 77
2020s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 208 births (28% of all-time use).
How Ericson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ericson's total volume
Ericson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ericson by state
Where Ericson concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 51 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Ericson's total US births 6.9%
Even split
51 of 738 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ericson? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 738 babies named Ericson. Today it holds rank #6545 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 29 births.
When was Ericson most popular? ▼
Ericson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Ericson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ericson are California (51 births), Texas (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Ericson been used? ▼
Ericson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 67 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ericson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eric, Erik, Erick, Erich, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ericson's data
- Ericson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (208 total births) through the 2020s (77) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ericsons (51 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ericson
Nearby Names Like Ericson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ericson
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Erik Boy
#477 157,461 births
Erick Boy
#333 79,463 births
Erich Boy
#5670 11,674 births
Erin Boy
#3535 9,478 births
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Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1959–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ericson: #6545 Boys' Name - 738 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ericson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ericson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.