Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerica since 1986
Babies named Gerica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerica is a rare modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security rolls in 1986, with its peak usage in 1988. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and is given to only a handful of girls each year, maintaining a stable trajectory through the late 20th century and into the 2020s. Its formation appears to be a blend of sounds from more established names, reflecting the trend of creative naming in the 1980s. No top states have recorded significant use, underscoring its scarcity.
Gerica appears to be a modern invention, likely formed by blending elements from names like Geraldine or Erica. It first appeared in the United States in the mid-1980s and saw modest use through that decade, with a peak in 1988. The name has since remained stable but rare, with no clear etymological roots in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerri, Rica, Ger
Sibling names for Gerica
Names that share Gerica's style, for a brother or sister.
