Erica
boy nameErica entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #1214 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#1214
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3599 |
| 1970s | #1840 |
| 1980s | #1374 |
| 1990s | #4119 |
| 2000s | #8775 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Erica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erica alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Erica most popular?
- Erica peaked in 1985, reaching #1214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Erica with classmates?
- Erica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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