Holding steady.
Popularity of Errika since 1970
Babies named Errika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Errika is a modern American respelling of the more established Erica, itself a feminization of Eric. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970, with that year marking its peak usage. It has never cracked the top 1,000 nationally, and its trajectory remains stable, with a very small number of annual births. The name has no strong association with any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Parents drawn to Errika typically appreciate the familiar Erica sound with a distinctive spelling twist. Like many creative respellings of the 1970s, it remains a niche choice, offering individuality without straying far from a recognizable base.
Errika is a modern English spelling variant of Erica, itself derived from the feminine form of Eric, which comes from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler'. Alternatively, Erica may be taken from the genus name for heather plants. The spelling Errika appears to be a 20th-century American innovation, first recorded in 1970, reflecting a trend of creative respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Rika, Ri
Sibling names for Errika
Names that share Errika's style, for a brother or sister.
