Erika

Erika - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Erika at a glance

Erika is ranked #3861 among boy baby names in 2004, with 5 births in 2004. It peaked in 1989 at #1316 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.

Rank in 2004
#3861
Births in 2004
5
Peak year
1989 (#1316)
First appeared
1975
Popularity
1 in 354,013 boys
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (7 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Erika appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #2011. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Erika and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Erika? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Erika. The baby boy name Erika was given to 5 baby boys in 2004, ranking #3861 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 354,013 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Erika peaked in popularity 37 years ago in 1989 on position 1316.



Famous with this name

Erika Eleniak
Erika Alexander
Erika Christensen


How would you rate Erika, 1-5?

Rating: 4.4/5 (7 recent votes)


Erika is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Erika is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #687 - and is the least popular in Kentucky at position #687.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Erika is where you live.


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Erika origin and meaning

Erika is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Erika, pop culture references for the name Erika and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Erika

We've found the following names that sound similar to Erika, sorted by popularity.

Eric / Erik / Erick / Erich / Eros / Erica / Eryk / Errick / Eriq / Erek /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20043861
19932340
19923211
19912118
19902030
19891316
19882296
19871984
19861759
19852053
19841598
19831414
19821957
19811737
19801559
19792172
19781899
19752011

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Kentucky687

Even more about Erika


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Erika a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Erika?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1989
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Erika
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 354,013
Letter count 5
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1975
2004 births +5

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