Ericka
Girl name · American · English · Native American · Scandinavian
Meaningeternal ruler · English form of Erica
- US rank
- #2,607
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #299 in 1971
66 babies were named Ericka in the US in 2025. It has climbed 243 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ericka you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,331 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ericka, 66 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ericka would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEricka first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #299. Today it's #2,607, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEricka was 5.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,632 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 24,331.
- TrendEricka has climbed 243 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,607. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEricka is an English form of Erica, which means “eternal ruler”. Our records link it to American, English and Native American roots.
About the name Ericka
Ericka is a girl name of American, English and Native American origin meaning “eternal ruler”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-cka”. US birth records list Ericka for girls from 1945 to 2025, in 81 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #299 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,607, with 66 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesNative American namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.1 | 196,850 girls |
| 1950s | 7.9 | 126,582 girls |
| 1960s | 57 | 17,455 girls |
| 1970s | 436 | 2,295 girls |
| 1980s | 362 | 2,761 girls |
| 1990s | 300 | 3,333 girls |
| 2000s | 143 | 6,995 girls |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,950 girls |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,208 girls |
Other spellings of Ericka
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Questions about the name Ericka
What does the name Ericka mean?
Ericka means “eternal ruler” in English, as a form of Erica.
What is the origin of the name Ericka?
Ericka has American, English, Native American, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Ericka a boy or girl name?
Ericka is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ericka?
Ericka ranked #2,607 for US girls in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#299).