Erica Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Erica means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Erica
The name Erica is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which means 'eternal ruler'. It is also believed to be a feminine form of the name Eric. Erica can also be a variant of the name Erika, which has Germanic roots and means 'ever-ruler'. The name Erica has been used in various languages and cultures, and it gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Popularity of the Name Erica
The popularity for the name Erica peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 9,973 births, which ranked number 74 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Erica had the most female births in 1986 with 9,973, which ranked number 31 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 68, which ranked number 1,327 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Erica has declined sharply over the last ten years from 612 births to 175 births, a decline of -71.41%. Among females, Erica has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 612 births to 175 births, a decline of -71.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Erica
- 20 Year Trend of Erica: -92.41%
- 10 Year Trend of Erica: -71.41%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Erica: -71.41%
Popularity of Erica by State
Among females, Erica was most popular in Southeastern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 24 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Erica. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1210 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1091 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 1160 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Erica
- Total Births of Erica: 154 (-11.77%)
- Female Births of Erica: 154 (-11.77%)
Given the downward trend of Erica over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 154 births in 2024. For Females, births for Erica have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 154 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.77%.