Erica is a distinctive choice, ranked #565 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Erica in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#565
About the Name Erica
Erica has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 163 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #297 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Erica is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Erica
Unlikely. With around 69 UK babies named Erica per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Erica in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Erica has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 163 places in the last five years. Its peak was #297 in 2000. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Erica is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Erica include: Erica Packer — Erica Louise Packer is an Australian former singer, former model and former second wife of James Packer, Australia's eighth richest man.; Erica Parkinson — Erica Meg Parkinson, also known just as Erica Meg, is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Nacional Feminino club Valadares Gaia.; Erica Chenoweth — Erica Chenoweth is an American political scientist and professor of public policy at the John F..
Erica does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ericas in the wild.
69
UK babies named Erica (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 163 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Erica
Likely around 1 other Erica in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Erica
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Erica Meg Parkinson, also known just as Erica Meg, is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Nacional Feminino club Valadares Gaia. Born in Singapore, she is an England youth international.
Erica Chenoweth is an American political scientist and professor of public policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.
Erica Luttrell is a Canadian actress. She is known for playing Kara Cupper on Shining Time Station and Emelie Robeson on The New Ghostwriter Mysteries, and voicing Keesha Franklin in The Magic School Bus, Sapphire in Steven Universe, and Candy in Dave the Barbarian.
Erica Chantal Ash was an American actress, comedian, singer, and model. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy programs MADtv and The Big Gay Sketch Show, and she later starred in the Starz sitcom Survivor's Remorse.
Erica Harriss is an American Republican politician, currently a member of the Illinois Senate for the 56th District, which includes parts of Madison and St. Clair counties.
Erica Jasmin Mena is an American actress, model and video vixen. She is best known for her appearances in the Love & Hip Hop franchise from 2011 to 2023, particularly in the New York and Atlanta installments.