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Ericka

Girl

Meaning of Ericka: German: 'eternal ruler'

Ericka is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2518th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2518

66 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

23,466

First recorded 1945 · peak 1971

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 641 babies1982: 583 babies1983: 581 babies1984: 560 babies1985: 597 babies1986: 587 babies1987: 624 babies1988: 705 babies1989: 698 babies1990: 755 babies19901991: 705 babies1992: 678 babies1993: 616 babies1994: 536 babies1995: 490 babies1996: 432 babies1997: 403 babies1998: 452 babies1999: 371 babies2000: 392 babies20002001: 326 babies2002: 283 babies2003: 313 babies2004: 244 babies2005: 220 babies2006: 262 babies2007: 217 babies2008: 192 babies2009: 183 babies2010: 144 babies20102011: 157 babies2012: 109 babies2013: 87 babies2014: 98 babies2015: 78 babies2016: 78 babies2017: 61 babies2018: 62 babies2019: 53 babies2020: 57 babies20202021: 41 babies2022: 44 babies2023: 38 babies2024: 38 babies2025: 66 babies
US babies named Ericka per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 755.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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