Herrick
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ihk ]
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Herrick first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 54 babies have been named Herrick in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Herrick is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,266 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,266
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Herrick
Herrick is a boy name .
Herrick is currently ranked #33,266 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Herrick include Her, Herr, Herry, Herrie, Ick, Icky, Ickie, Hey, Heie, and Herkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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