Erika
5 countries#1109 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Erika was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
126,212 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #1109 · peaked in 1990 with 4,593 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10,272 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1091 · peaked in 1983 with 425 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Nord, Paris, Guadeloupe, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,106 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2017 with 107 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,740 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #567 · peaked in 2017 with 99 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
307 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2019 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
59 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erika’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #238 | — |
| 2007 | #265 | ↓27 |
| 2008 | #331 | ↓66 |
| 2009 | #374 | ↓43 |
| 2010 | #429 | ↓55 |
| 2011 | #529 | ↓100 |
| 2012 | #539 | ↓10 |
| 2013 | #611 | ↓72 |
| 2014 | #675 | ↓64 |
| 2015 | #725 | ↓50 |
| 2016 | #745 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #758 | ↓13 |
| 2018 | #899 | ↓141 |
| 2019 | #903 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #1015 | ↓112 |
| 2021 | #1103 | ↓88 |
| 2022 | #1259 | ↓156 |
| 2023 | #1051 | ↑208 |
| 2024 | #1140 | ↓89 |
| 2025 | #1109 | ↑31 |
Frequently asked questions about Erika
Is Erika a popular name?
Yes — Erika currently ranks #1109 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erika more common for boys or girls?
Erika is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erika most popular?
Erika peaked in 1990 in United States, with 4,593 recorded births that year.
Is Erika rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erika’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2101 in 1908 to #1109 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erika?
At least 138,590 babies have been recorded with the name Erika across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Erika popular in more than one country?
Yes — Erika appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Erika?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Erika include Sia, Kamora, Ines.
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