Erica: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An eternal ruler with Nordic strength.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1111
- Peak
- #31 in 1986
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Erica Means
Erica is a girl name of English origin. An eternal ruler with Nordic strength.
How Popular Erica Is
Erica currently ranks #1111 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #31 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Erica
- Erica reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #31 in 1986.
- Once a top name, Erica has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Erica has been a top 100 name across 142+ years of American history.
- Erica is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Erica
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Erica
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Questions About Erica
What does Erica mean?
Erica is a girl name of English origin. An eternal ruler with Nordic strength.
How popular is Erica?
Erica currently ranks #1111 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #31 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Erica come from?
Erica comes from English roots. Erica reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #31 in 1986.
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