Erica
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Eternal Ruler; Always Ruler
Background: The name Erica originates from the Germanic elements meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'always ruler.' It is also found in Scandinavian contexts, where it carries similar meanings, linking to the notion of leadership and authority.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#171
Total births
232,485
Most popular decade
1980s
(281,052 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-833 ranks)
Years in Top 100
27
First recorded year
1909
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1968
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,136
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 68
- Peak rank
- #1,327
- Most recent year
- 2005
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,151
Female
- First year
- 1909
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,208
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 9,972
- Peak rank
- #31
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 146
- Recent rank
- #1,487
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).