Ericc
Ruler's spear or eternal ruler of Germanic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Ericc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ericc today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ericc births was 1958 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ericc. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ericc is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ericcs were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ericc. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1958
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1966 SSA rank
#4,121
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Ericc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ericc from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ericc by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ericc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ericc
The given name Ericc has its origins in the Old Norse language and is derived from the name Eiríkr, which means "eternal ruler" or "ever ruler." This name was popular among the Vikings and Nordic cultures of Scandinavia during the 8th to 11th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ericc can be found in the Old Norse sagas, where it was borne by Eiríkr Rauda, also known as Eric the Red (circa 950-1003). He was a Norwegian explorer who is credited with founding the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
Another notable figure named Ericc was Eiríkr Hákonarson (circa 1339-1380), a Norwegian king who ruled from 1299 to 1319. He played a significant role in the consolidation of royal power in Norway during the late Middle Ages.
In the literary realm, the name Ericc appears in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," where it is mentioned as the name of a Danish king. This reference dates back to the 8th or 9th century, further solidifying the ancient roots of the name.
During the Viking Age, the name Ericc was also borne by Eiríkr Björnsson (circa 1115-1188), a Norwegian chieftain and one of the first settlers of Iceland. He is considered a prominent figure in Icelandic history and is mentioned in several Icelandic sagas.
Another historical figure named Ericc was Eiríkr Magnússon (1268-1299), a Norwegian king who reigned from 1280 to 1299. He was instrumental in strengthening Norway's ties with Scotland and played a crucial role in the ongoing conflicts between Norway and Denmark during his reign.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Ericc, which has its roots in the ancient Norse cultures and languages of Scandinavia. The name has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and associations with Viking heritage and Norse mythology.
People
Ericc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ericc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ericc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ericc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ericc going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Ericc a common name?
We classify Ericc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ericc most popular?
The single biggest year for Ericc was 1958, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ericc is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ericc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ericc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ericc in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ericc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ericc in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ericc can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ericc?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.