Jerica Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJER-ih-kah / /ˈdʒɛrɪkə/English; American
Meaning
Derived from the name 'Jericho' or a combination of 'Jeri' and 'ica'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jerica is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is often considered a feminine variation of names like Jericho or derived from the name Jeri. The name has gained popularity in the United States, particularly among parents looking for unique names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Jerica has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeri
- Jerika
International Variants
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Famous people named Jerica
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerica was first seen in the United States in 1970. Jerica has ranked as high as #834 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Jerica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jerica (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 136 |
| 1987 | 211 |
| 1988 | 341 |
| 1989 | 337 |
| 1990 | 287 |
| 1991 | 248 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 1993 | 201 |
| 1994 | 172 |
| 1995 | 120 |
| 1996 | 134 |
| 1997 | 105 |
| 1998 | 87 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |