Erikson
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihks-uhn ]
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Erikson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 357 babies have been named Erikson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erikson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,941 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,941
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Erikson
Erikson is a boy name .
Erikson is currently ranked #8,941 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erikson include Eri, Erik, Eriky, Erikie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Ery, Erie, and Erikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Erikson include Erik . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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