Holding steady.
Popularity of Deerica since 1985
Babies named Deerica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deerica first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1985, marking the start of a modest but steady presence. The name reached its peak usage in 1991, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory is classified as stable, indicating consistent but rare use across the decades. As a modern coinage, Deerica does not have a deep etymology; it is best understood as a creative combination of the sound 'Deer' and the popular ending '-ica.' While no top states are listed for the name, its rarity suggests it is spread thinly across the country, chosen by parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary-sounding name.
Deerica appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It likely blends the sound of 'Deer' or 'Deira' with the popular suffix '-ica,' seen in names like Marica or Erica. The name saw its peak usage in 1991 and has remained in sporadic use since, never entering the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Rica, Erica
Sibling names for Deerica
Names that share Deerica's style, for a brother or sister.
