Ericmichael
Combination of two masculine names, Eric deriving from Old Norse meaning "forever ruler" and Michael deriving from Hebrew meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ericmichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ericmichael today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ericmichael births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ericmichael. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ericmichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,454
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Ericmichael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ericmichael from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Ericmichael 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 Ericmichael 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 Ericmichael
The name Ericmichael is a compound name derived from the Germanic name Eric and the Hebrew name Michael. The first part, Eric, is of Old Norse origin and is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "eiríkr," which means "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler." The name Michael, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name that means "who is like God" or "one who is like God."
The name Eric has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular among the Scandinavian people. It is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after their conquest in 1066. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eric can be found in the Icelandic sagas, where it was borne by several prominent figures, including Eric the Red, the famous Norse explorer who discovered Greenland around 982 AD.
The name Michael, on the other hand, has been in use since ancient times and is found in various forms in many different cultures and religions. In the Bible, Michael is the name of an archangel who leads the armies of heaven against the forces of evil. The name was popular among early Christians and has remained a popular choice throughout the centuries.
While the compound name Ericmichael is relatively rare, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ericmichael von Buren, a German nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. Another notable figure is Ericmichael Fitzpatrick, an Irish writer and poet who lived in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, there was Ericmichael Thurgood, an American abolitionist and civil rights activist who fought against slavery and racial discrimination. He was born in 1820 and played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, helping to rescue and transport enslaved people to freedom.
Moving into the 20th century, we have Ericmichael Livingstone, a renowned British explorer and archaeologist who was born in 1892. He is best known for his expeditions to Africa and his discoveries of ancient civilizations, including the ruins of the lost city of Kush in modern-day Sudan.
Finally, in more recent times, there was Ericmichael Hawkins, an American jazz musician and composer who was born in 1935. He was a pioneering figure in the development of free jazz and was known for his innovative and experimental musical style.
People
Ericmichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ericmichael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ericmichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ericmichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ericmichael 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ericmichael a common name?
We classify Ericmichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ericmichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Ericmichael was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ericmichael is about 36 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 Ericmichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ericmichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ericmichael 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 Ericmichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ericmichael 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 Ericmichael 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 Americans are named Ericmichael?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.