Erica
girl name#1396 in 2025Erica entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #31 in 1986, ranks #1396 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1909–2025
#1396
rank today
#31
peak (1986)
156
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #4384 |
| 1920s | #3447 |
| 1930s | #2852 |
| 1940s | #1450 |
| 1950s | #794 |
| 1960s | #419 |
| 1970s | #70 |
| 1980s | #33 |
| 1990s | #66 |
| 2000s | #204 |
| 2010s | #687 |
| 2020s | #1292 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Erica has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 224,000 people named Erica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erica alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erica in 2025?
- Erica ranks #1396 among US girl names in 2025, with 156 babies given the name.
- When was the name Erica most popular?
- Erica peaked in 1986, reaching #31 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erica with classmates?
- Erica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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