Erica
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Erica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 1,024 babies have been named Erica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,770 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,770
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Erica is also used as a girl name, ranked #1492.
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About the Name Erica
Erica is a boy name .
Is Erica a boy or girl name? Erica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,770 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,492. Erica is more commonly used as a girl name.
Erica is currently ranked #20,770 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erica include Eri, Ery, Erie, and Erikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Erica include Eric, Erick, Erickson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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