—2024 rank
1986peak year
231,093babies named Erica since 1880
▼ 40%5-year trend
Erica popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Erica mean?
The feminine of Eric, from Old Norse elements meaning 'ever, alone' and 'ruler'; it coincides with the Latin botanical name of heather. Peaked in 1980s America.
OriginOld Norse, Latin
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, nature
Names like Erica
Same era, same vibe — if you like Erica, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Ericas
- Erica Jong, writer
Spellings & variants
ErikaEricka
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