Erica
5 countries#1396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Erica was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
232,637 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #1396 · peaked in 1986 with 10,032 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,590 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2019 with 162 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,869 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #398 · peaked in 2019 with 144 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,669 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #2361 · peaked in 1941 with 44 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Guyane, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
636 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #387 · peaked in 1981 with 26 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
85 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2013 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erica’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #220 | — |
| 2007 | #255 | ↓35 |
| 2008 | #295 | ↓40 |
| 2009 | #346 | ↓51 |
| 2010 | #423 | ↓77 |
| 2011 | #475 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #501 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #557 | ↓56 |
| 2014 | #653 | ↓96 |
| 2015 | #684 | ↓31 |
| 2016 | #801 | ↓117 |
| 2017 | #832 | ↓31 |
| 2018 | #903 | ↓71 |
| 2019 | #1045 | ↓142 |
| 2020 | #1111 | ↓66 |
| 2021 | #1198 | ↓87 |
| 2022 | #1325 | ↓127 |
| 2023 | #1229 | ↑96 |
| 2024 | #1492 | ↓263 |
| 2025 | #1396 | ↑96 |
Frequently asked questions about Erica
Is Erica a popular name?
Yes — Erica currently ranks #1396 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erica more common for boys or girls?
Erica is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erica most popular?
Erica peaked in 1986 in United States, with 10,032 recorded births that year.
Is Erica rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erica’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2208 in 1909 to #1396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erica?
At least 237,896 babies have been recorded with the name Erica across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Erica popular in more than one country?
Yes — Erica appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Erica?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Erica include Calla, Eleanore, Inez, Kynlee.
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