Jerica
Jerica is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ruler, or a combination of Jeri and Erica.
Origin and history
Jerica is a contemporary American name formed as a blend of Jeri and Erica. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other modern invented names. Today, it remains a rare choice for baby girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,914 babies in the United States have been named Jerica since 1880. It ranks #2823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,292 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,649 |
| 2000-2010 | 598 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Nicknames
Jeri, Jeri-ca
Fun facts
- Jerica emerged as part of the late 1900s trend of combining established prefix sounds with the popular -ica suffix.