Ericka Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ericka is a name with Old Norse roots, derived from 'Eiríkr' meaning 'ever ruler'. It has evolved through various forms such as Eric and Erika, reflecting a strong heritage. The name is associated with leadership and strength, though it does not have biblical significance. Ericka gained popularity in the late 20th century and is perceived positively in modern contexts, with notable figures bearing the name.
The name Ericka is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ericka has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ericka' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10292nd out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2299th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 424th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 405th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 925th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2804th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ericka' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ericka"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛrɪkə/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
Ericka is derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr', which is composed of the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'.
Meaning
ever ruler
Language Evolution
Eiríkr (Old Norse), Eric (Old French), Erik (Modern Scandinavian), Ericka (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Ericka gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Eric.
Variants & Derivatives
Erik, Eric, Erika, Rica
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ericka is viewed as a modern and feminine name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004, Ericka Huggins, American activist and educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ericka"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ericka"
"Ericka" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10292nd of 16616 | 30 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2299th of 12526 | 442 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 424th of 19264 | 8,144 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 405th of 27321 | 9,758 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 925th of 35406 | 4,268 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2804th of 30306 | 734 |
Regional Popularity of "Ericka" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ericka" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
70.14% 1562nd/2227 |
74.32% 1806th/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
67.10% 1862nd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.43% 365th/2937 |
13.47% 469th/3483 |
11.82% 416th/3518 |
11.15% 451st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.47% 349th/3685 |
10.82% 484th/4475 |
7.01% 364th/5194 |
7.44% 470th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.12% 922nd/4582 |
19.23% 993rd/5164 |
12.25% 896th/7313 |
12.97% 968th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
36.97% 2522nd/6822 |
40.07% 2515th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ericka"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ericka" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.