Erika is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 126,212 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,876 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 733 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Erika per year — United States (1908–2025). United States peaked in 1990 (4,593/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (99/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2004 (29/yr).
Erika reached its peak in 1990, when it was the #151 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.
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