Declining since 1989, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jerrica since 1970
Babies named Jerrica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 1,612 |
| 1990s | 1,985 |
| 2000s | 496 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrica is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1970. The name reached its highest popularity in 1988, when it ranked among the top 10,000 names, though it has been steadily declining since 1989. By 2025, Jerrica was given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 newborns, reflecting its relatively rare usage. Its style places it among the inventive feminine names of the late 20th century, drawing from the phonetic sounds of established names like Erica and Jessica. While Jerrica has not been widely adopted, it represents a pattern of name creation that was popular in the 1980s, combining familiar syllables into a distinctive form. The name has no consistent top state associations, indicating its scattered use across the country.
Jerrica is a modern English name, first recorded in the United States in 1970. It appears to be a blend or variation of Erica or Jessica, with the prefix 'Jer-' possibly influenced by names like Geraldine or Jeremy. The name saw its peak popularity in 1988 and has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerri, Rica, Jeri
Sibling names for Jerrica
Names that share Jerrica's style, for a brother or sister.
