Erika
Erika is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eternal ruler or ever powerful.
Origin and history
Erika is a feminine given name of Germanic and Old Norse origin, serving as the feminine form of Eric. It means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. The name saw significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a familiar classic today.
Popularity in the United States
125,664 babies in the United States have been named Erika since 1880. It ranks #316 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1033.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 171 |
| 1940-1950 | 379 |
| 1950-1960 | 890 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,323 |
| 1970-1980 | 24,310 |
| 1980-1990 | 36,852 |
| 1990-2000 | 35,076 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,722 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,448 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,326 |
Famous people named Erika
- Erika Christensen: Actress
- Erika Slezak: Actress
Nicknames
Eri, Rika, Ricky
Fun facts
- Erica is also the scientific genus name for the heather plant family.
- The name developed as the feminine counterpart to the Scandinavian and Germanic name Eric.