Jerica Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slovene
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jerica is a feminine name of Slovene origin, meaning 'ever ruler' or 'eternal ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Jerica
Jerica is a feminine name of Slovene origin. It is a variant of the name Erica, which is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. The name Eiríkr means 'ever ruler' or 'eternal ruler'. Jerica can also be seen as a combination of the names Jerry and Erica. It is a relatively modern name and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Jerica
The popularity for the name Jerica peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 341 births, which ranked number 1,086 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Jerica had the most female births in 1988 with 341, which ranked number 591 out of 13,881 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jerica has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 9 births, a decline of -43.75%. Among females, Jerica has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 9 births, a decline of -43.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jerica
- 20 Year Trend of Jerica: -88.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Jerica: -43.75%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jerica: -43.75%
Popularity of Jerica by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jerica. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jerica in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jerica is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jerica
- Total Births of Jerica: 8 (-5.59%)
- Female Births of Jerica: 8 (-5.59%)
Given the downward trend of Jerica over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.59% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jerica have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.59%.