Ericson
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihks-uhn ]
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Ericson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 726 babies have been named Ericson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ericson is past its peak , currently ranked #6,814 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,814
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Ericson
Ericson is a boy name .
Ericson is currently ranked #6,814 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ericson include Eri, Eric, Ericy, Ericie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Ery, Erie, and Erikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ericson include Eric, Erick, Erickson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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