Erika
Peaked at #73 nationally in 1989, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1908, Erika has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Erika — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#73
in 1989
Current rank
#1142
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1908–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Erika reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #73 nationally with 4,190 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #676 (2014) to #1142 (2024) — a 41% drop.
As of 2024, Erika ranks #1142 nationally for girls, with 211 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,142 | 211 |
| 2023 | #1,054 | 238 |
| 2022 | #1,267 | 189 |
| 2021 | #1,103 | 224 |
| 2020 | #1,015 | 248 |
| 2019 | #903 | 294 |
| 2018 | #899 | 299 |
| 2017 | #759 | 366 |
Erika — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1810
in 1989
Last ranked
#8372
in 2004
Years tracked
32
1969–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1969, Erika reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #1810 nationally with 42 babies given the name that year.
Erika hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8372.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,372 | 8 |
| 2000 | #6,041 | 11 |
| 1998 | #5,969 | 10 |
| 1997 | #7,536 | 7 |
| 1996 | #6,694 | 8 |
| 1995 | #5,626 | 10 |
| 1994 | #5,205 | 11 |
| 1993 | #3,410 | 19 |
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 Erika most popular?
Erika was most popular in 1989, when it ranked #73 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Erika 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 Erika?
At least 125,990 babies have been recorded with the name Erika in the US since 1908, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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