Holding steady.
Popularity of Ercie since 1904
Babies named Ercie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ercie is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1904. Its peak year of use was 1909, when it was most frequently given, though it never achieved widespread popularity and has no current rank in the Social Security Administration data. The name's trajectory has remained stable over time, but it has not appeared in recent top rankings. Ercie is an example of a turn-of-the-century naming style, similar to other short, soft-sounding names of that era. Without a clear etymology, it remains a curiosity for parents seeking an uncommon and vintage option.
Ercie is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1904. It may be a variant of Ercy, itself perhaps a pet form of names like Erica (meaning 'eternal ruler' from Old Norse) or a respelling of Ursula (Latin for 'little she-bear'). The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in 1909, but has since become extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ercy, Cie
Variants: Ercy, Ercee
Sibling names for Ercie
Names that share Ercie's style, for a brother or sister.
