Girls name · California
Erica in California
Erica was the 1432nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Erica that year. Since 1942, California families have named 28,250 babies Erica.
Popularity over time
Erica in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 838th |
| 1956 | 22 | 596th |
| 1967 | 124 | 240th |
| 1979 | 919 | 30th |
| 1990 | 1,186 | 41st |
| 2002 | 275 | 166th |
| 2013 | 55 | 668th |
| 2025 | 16 | 1432nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 838th in 1942 to 1432nd in 2025.
The most babies named Erica in California in a single year was 1,255, in 1988. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Erica reached its best rank of 15th in Mississippi (1986). See Erica in every state →
How popular is Erica in California?
Erica was the 1432nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Erica that year. Since 1942, California families have named 28,250 babies Erica.
How many babies are named Erica in California?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Erica in California. The most babies named Erica in California in a single year was 1,255, in 1988.
What is the rank of Erica in California?
Erica ranked 1432nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1986.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.