Declining since 1989, #2,607 for girls today.
Popularity of Ericka since 1945
Babies named Ericka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 155 |
| 1960s | 995 |
| 1970s | 6,731 |
| 1980s | 6,223 |
| 1990s | 5,432 |
| 2000s | 2,632 |
| 2010s | 927 |
| 2020s | 284 |
Meaning & origin
Ericka is a spelling variant of Erica, the feminine form of Eric, a name with Old Norse roots meaning 'eternal ruler.' First recorded in the U.S. in 1945, Ericka hit its peak popularity in 1971, when it ranked highest among American baby names. Since 1989, the name has steadily fallen in use, reflecting a broader decline for many classic feminine forms ending in 'a' that were popular in the mid-20th century. In 2025, it ranked 2,607, with about 1 in 24,353 girls named Ericka. Its strongest states have historically been Texas and California, where diverse naming trends often favor distinctive spellings. The name offers an alternative spelling for parents drawn to the strong meaning of Eric but wanting a more unique feminine variant.
Ericka is a feminine spelling variant of Erica, the Latin feminine form of Eric. The name Eric derives from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of ei 'ever, always' and ríkr 'ruler, powerful,' hence 'eternal ruler.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century and saw a variety of spellings including Erika and Ericka.
Where Ericka is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ericka” around the world
Where Ericka lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Ricki, Ricky
Sibling names for Ericka
Names that share Ericka's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ericka
Names whose popularity has moved with Ericka's over the last 50 years.
