Erika Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Erika has its origins in Old Norse, derived from the name Eiríkr, which means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. It has evolved through several forms over time and is currently perceived as a modern and elegant name. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name, and it gained popularity particularly in the 20th century. Notable individuals with this name include Erika Jayne and Erika Christensen.

The name Erika is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Erika has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Erika' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3307th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2709th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14231st out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3540th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1726th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 895th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 152nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 81st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 202nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 875th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Erika' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Erika"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛrɪkə/

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Origin

Old Norse

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Etymology

The name Erika is derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr', which means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'. It is a feminine form of the male name Erik.

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Meaning

eternal ruler, ever powerful

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Language Evolution

Eiríkr (Old Norse), Eric (Old French), Erik (Modern Scandinavian), Erika (Modern usage)

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Historical Usage

The name Erika gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking countries, and has since spread to various cultures worldwide.

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Variants & Derivatives

Erik, Eric, Erika, Erika

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Erika is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and femininity.

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Famous People

Erika Jayne, American singer and television personality, Erika Christensen, American actress, Erika Eleniak, American actress and model

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Erika"

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 "Erika"

"Erika" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3307th of 10718 153
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2709th of 16616 359
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 14231st of 24088 36
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3540th of 9107 119
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1726th of 9204 403
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 895th of 12526 2,375
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 152nd of 19264 31,860
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 81st of 27321 60,515
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 202nd of 35406 26,446
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 875th of 30306 3,724

Regional Popularity of "Erika" 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)
- - - 40.01%
1618th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 46.52%
2416th/5194
23.08%
1458th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 68.67%
5022nd/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Erika" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 89.20%
1230th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
1546th/1546
43.70%
680th/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
37.76%
841st/2227
25.80%
627th/2430
48.12%
1373rd/2853
24.58%
682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
5.69%
167th/2937
3.99%
139th/3483
5.29%
186th/3518
2.89%
117th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
2.71%
100th/3685
2.08%
93rd/4475
1.75%
91st/5194
1.01%
64th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.98%
228th/4582
3.78%
195th/5164
2.89%
211th/7313
2.24%
167th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
25.95%
1034th/3984
19.88%
892nd/4487
13.63%
930th/6822
11.71%
735th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Erika"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Erika" 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.