Erica
Peaked at #31 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Erica has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Erica — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#31
in 1986
Current rank
#1487
in 2024
Years tracked
104
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Erica reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #31 nationally with 9,972 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #654 (2014) to #1487 (2024) — a 56% drop.
As of 2024, Erica ranks #1487 nationally for girls, with 146 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,487 | 146 |
| 2023 | #1,229 | 191 |
| 2022 | #1,327 | 177 |
| 2021 | #1,198 | 201 |
| 2020 | #1,111 | 220 |
| 2019 | #1,045 | 245 |
| 2018 | #903 | 298 |
| 2017 | #835 | 326 |
Erica — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1220
in 1985
Last ranked
#10498
in 2005
Years tracked
35
1968–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Erica reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #1220 nationally with 61 babies given the name that year.
Erica hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #10498.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10,498 | 6 |
| 2004 | #6,679 | 11 |
| 2003 | #11,424 | 5 |
| 2001 | #7,763 | 8 |
| 1999 | #6,690 | 9 |
| 1997 | #8,480 | 6 |
| 1996 | #4,692 | 13 |
| 1995 | #3,349 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Erica most popular?
Erica was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #31 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Erica becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Erica?
At least 232,485 babies have been recorded with the name Erica in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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