Erika Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Old Norse/German/Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Erika means 'eternal ruler' or 'ruler of all' and is associated with the heather plant.
Meaning of the Name Erika
Erika is a feminine given name with various origins. It is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which means 'eternal ruler' or 'ruler of all'. In German, Erika is a diminutive form of the name Erica, which means 'ever powerful' or 'ruler of all'. The name Erika is also associated with the heather plant, as 'erica' is the Latin word for heather. Overall, Erika is a name that conveys strength, power, and eternal leadership.
Popularity of the Name Erika
The popularity for the name Erika peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 4,568 births, which ranked number 153 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Erika had the most female births in 1990 with 4,568, which ranked number 74 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 42, which ranked number 1,793 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Erika has declined sharply over the last ten years from 556 births to 189 births, a decline of -66.01%. Among females, Erika has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 556 births to 189 births, a decline of -66.01%.
Nationwide Popularity of Erika
- 20 Year Trend of Erika: -90.35%
- 10 Year Trend of Erika: -66.01%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Erika: -66.01%
Popularity of Erika by State
Among females, Erika was most popular in Southwestern states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 32 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Erika. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 965 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 931 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 687 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Erika
- Total Births of Erika: 170 (-10.23%)
- Female Births of Erika: 170 (-10.23%)
Given the downward trend of Erika over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.23% decrease in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. For Females, births for Erika have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 170 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.23%.