Ericka
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Erica and Erika.
Every Ericka since 1945 — 23,466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ericka
Ericka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,624 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 23,466 American babies have been named Ericka. Its peak came in 1971, when 910 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Ericka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ericka 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 | 66 | #2,624 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,913 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,932 | — | — |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,555 | — | — |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,700 | — | — |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,861 | — | — |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,058 | — | — |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,760 | — | — |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,795 | — | — |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,394 | — | — |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,363 | — | — |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,013 | — | — |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,160 | — | — |
| 2012 | 109 | #1,849 | — | — |
| 2011 | 157 | #1,441 | — | — |
| 2010 | 144 | #1,550 | — | — |
| 2009 | 183 | #1,320 | — | — |
| 2008 | 192 | #1,296 | — | — |
| 2007 | 217 | #1,174 | — | — |
| 2006 | 262 | #993 | — | — |
| 2005 | 220 | #1,080 | — | — |
| 2004 | 244 | #977 | — | — |
| 2003 | 313 | #788 | — | — |
| 2002 | 283 | #825 | — | — |
| 2001 | 326 | #735 | — | — |
| 2000 | 392 | #637 | — | — |
| 1995 | 490 | #501 | — | — |
| 1990 | 749 | #356 | 6 | #7,453 |
| 1985 | 597 | #382 | — | — |
| 1980 | 671 | #353 | — | — |
| 1975 | 553 | #376 | — | — |
| 1970 | 613 | #384 | 5 | #4,937 |
| 1965 | 47 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,160 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,387 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,907 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,776 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ericka mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Erica and Erika.
How popular is the name Ericka in 2025?
Ericka ranked #2,624 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ericka?
23,466 babies have been named Ericka in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ericka most popular?
Ericka peaked in 1971, when 910 newborns received the name.
Is Ericka a boy or girl name?
Ericka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ericka rising or falling?
Ericka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.