Erica
Erica is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Eternal ruler, honorable ruler, or sole ruler.
Origin and history
Erica is a feminine variation of Eric that historically saw rare usage for males in official U.S. birth records. Derived from Old Norse roots, it translates roughly to 'eternal ruler' or 'sole ruler'. While predominantly given to females today, it retains a classic Germanic etymological heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,024 babies in the United States have been named Erica since 1880. It ranks #3659 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.1 %)
- DC (15.6 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 523 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Eri, Ricky, Rica
Fun facts
- Erica is also the scientific genus name for heather plants, derived from the Latin word for heath.
- It shares its etymological lineage with the masculine name Eric, originating from Old Norse Eiríkr.