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Erica
GirlMeaning of Erica: Norse: 'eternal ruler'
Erica is a girl's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1354th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 565th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1354
156 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#565
69 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
232,637
First recorded 1909 · peak 1986
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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