Erica
A feminine form of Eric, ultimately from Lua error in Module:etymology/templates at line 71: Language 'en (English)' does not match the L2 header (Translingual)..
Every Erica since 1909 — 232,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erica
Erica is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,399 in 2025 with 156 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 232,637 American babies have been named Erica. Its peak came in 1986, when 10,032 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1,399 | — | — |
| 2024 | 146 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 2023 | 191 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,327 | — | — |
| 2021 | 201 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2020 | 220 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2019 | 245 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 2018 | 298 | #903 | — | — |
| 2017 | 326 | #835 | — | — |
| 2016 | 355 | #802 | — | — |
| 2015 | 417 | #686 | — | — |
| 2014 | 437 | #653 | — | — |
| 2013 | 526 | #557 | — | — |
| 2012 | 612 | #502 | — | — |
| 2011 | 624 | #475 | — | — |
| 2010 | 745 | #423 | — | — |
| 2009 | 943 | #347 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,133 | #295 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,366 | #256 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,553 | #220 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,717 | #202 | 6 | #10,498 |
| 2004 | 1,874 | #183 | 11 | #6,678 |
| 2003 | 2,092 | #159 | 5 | #11,424 |
| 2002 | 2,305 | #144 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,668 | #129 | 8 | #7,764 |
| 2000 | 3,220 | #102 | — | — |
| 1995 | 4,893 | #69 | 20 | #3,349 |
| 1990 | 8,608 | #36 | 47 | #1,709 |
| 1985 | 9,525 | #34 | 61 | #1,220 |
| 1980 | 8,760 | #34 | 36 | #1,633 |
| 1975 | 4,581 | #63 | 31 | #1,641 |
| 1970 | 2,789 | #129 | 13 | #2,659 |
| 1965 | 566 | #388 | — | — |
| 1960 | 234 | #664 | — | — |
| 1955 | 146 | #798 | — | — |
| 1950 | 116 | #809 | — | — |
| 1945 | 66 | #944 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,338 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,512 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,590 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,499 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Erica
- Erica Jong Writer · b. 1942
- Erica Durance Actor · b. 1978
- Erica Boyer Pornographic actor · 1956–2009
- Erica Cerra Actor · b. 1979
- Erica Leerhsen Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erica mean?
A feminine form of Eric, ultimately from Lua error in Module:etymology/templates at line 71: Language 'en (English)' does not match the L2 header (Translingual)..
How popular is the name Erica in 2025?
Erica ranked #1,399 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 156 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erica?
232,637 babies have been named Erica in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erica most popular?
Erica peaked in 1986, when 10,032 newborns received the name.
Is Erica a boy or girl name?
Erica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erica rising or falling?
Erica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Erica?
Well-known people named Erica include Erica Jong (writer), Erica Durance (actor), Erica Boyer (pornographic actor).