Ericka Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛrɪkə/

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Origin

Old Norse

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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'.

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Meaning

ever ruler

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Language Evolution

Eiríkr (Old Norse), Eric (Old French), Erik (Modern Scandinavian), Ericka (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Ericka gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Eric.

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Variants & Derivatives

Erik, Eric, Erika, Rica

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Ericka is viewed as a modern and feminine name, often associated with strength and leadership.

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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
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)
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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)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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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.