Holding steady.
Popularity of Errica since 1962
Babies named Errica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Errica is a modern feminine variant of Eric, first recorded in the U.S. in 1962. It has never reached the top 1000 names, and its peak year of usage was 1974, when it saw its highest recorded count. The name's trajectory since then has remained stable, with very low but persistent use. As a rare and distinct spelling of the more common Erica or Erika, Errica appeals to parents looking for a unique name with familiar sounds. No states recorded significant usage, indicating its geographically scattered rarity.
Errica is a modern feminine elaboration of the name Eric, which comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, derived from ei 'ever, always' and ríkr 'ruler'. It emerged in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling to give a distinctly feminine form while preserving the strong sound of the root name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Rica, Ricky
Sibling names for Errica
Names that share Errica's style, for a brother or sister.
