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Erika

Recorded 1908–2025 · United States

Erika was most popular in 1990, when 4,593 American babies were given the name — ranking #151 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,121, with 213 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 126,212 people named Erika.

Most popular in1990
Rank that year#151
Births that year4,593
Total since 1880126,212

Erika over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Erika’s peak in 1990. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

A variant of Erica · Norse · feminine of Eric, "eternal ruler"

Names that peaked alongside Erika

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