Erza
Every Erza since 2006 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erza
Erza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,781 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 443 American babies have been named Erza — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Erza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erza 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 | 21 | #5,781 | 6 | #11,075 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,413 | 7 | #10,208 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,220 | 10 | #7,890 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,707 | 7 | #10,128 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,542 | 6 | #11,172 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,798 | 13 | #6,397 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,281 | 9 | #8,406 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,386 | 6 | #11,190 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,122 | 9 | #8,357 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,335 | 10 | #7,769 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,303 | 5 | #12,643 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,625 | 5 | #12,640 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,699 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,622 | 6 | #11,268 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,023 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,933 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,042 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erza in 2025?
Erza ranked #5,781 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erza?
443 babies have been named Erza in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erza most popular?
Erza peaked in 2023, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Erza a boy or girl name?
Erza is used for both: about 77% of babies named Erza have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Erza rising or falling?
Erza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.