Erika Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-ih-kah / /ˈɛrɪkə/

German; Scandinavian

Meaning

German: ruler; Scandinavian: eternal ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Erika is a name with roots in both German and Scandinavian cultures. In Germany, it is often associated with strength and leadership. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

The name Erika has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

ErikArikAriKiraRikaRicoDerekFreya

Variants

  • Erik
  • Eric

International Variants

  • Éric (French)
  • Erico (Italian)
  • Erik (Swedish)
  • Erik (Norwegian)

Famous people named Erika

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Fictional characters named Erika

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Sibling Suggestions

EthanElenaEllaEliasEmiliaEvan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erika was first seen in the United States in 1969. Erika has ranked as high as #1154 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Erika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Erika (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19698
19706
19719
19728
19736
197414
197518
19769
197710
197817
197921
198027
198125
198222
198326
198430
198516
198633
198729
198825
198942
199024
199123
199216
199319
199411
199510
19968
19977
199810
200011
20048