Erika
girl name#1109 in 2025Erika entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #73 in 1989, ranks #1109 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1908–2025
#1109
rank today
#73
peak (1989)
213
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #3575 |
| 1920s | #2525 |
| 1930s | #1967 |
| 1940s | #1419 |
| 1950s | #1127 |
| 1960s | #492 |
| 1970s | #125 |
| 1980s | #80 |
| 1990s | #99 |
| 2000s | #223 |
| 2010s | #681 |
| 2020s | #1113 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Erika has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 122,000 people named Erika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erika alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erika in 2025?
- Erika ranks #1109 among US girl names in 2025, with 213 babies given the name.
- When was the name Erika most popular?
- Erika peaked in 1989, reaching #73 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erika with classmates?
- Erika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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