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How Many People Are Named Erika?
Estimated people named Erika living in the U.S. today
119,472
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 125,990
- Peak year: 1990 (4,593 births)
- Estimated living today: 119,472
Erika by age group — who carries the name today?
Erika popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Erika
Erika has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 125,990 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 119,472 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,861 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Erikas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Erika in the US?
An estimated 119,472 people named Erika are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Erika uncommon — about 1 in 2,861 Americans.
Is Erika a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Erika is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Erika most popular?
Erika peaked in 1990, when 4,593 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Erika?
Erika ranks #459 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).