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Erica

Recorded 1909–2025 · United States

Erica was most popular in 1986, when 10,032 American babies were given the name — ranking #75 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,617, with 156 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 232,637 people named Erica.

Most popular in1986
Rank that year#75
Births that year10,032
Total since 1880232,637

Erica over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Erica’s peak in 1986. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Norse · feminine of Eric, "eternal ruler"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org