Erika

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Erika

Gender: Feminine
Language: English, Swedish, Hungarian, German
Etymology:
Erika is the English form of Erik, a Scandinavian name. Originally it meant “Always the Ruler ” or “Honorable King.”

History:
Erika was invented in the late 18th century as a feminine form for Eric.
Please see Erica for more information.

Pronunciation: ERR-ick-ah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.061 % named Erika

Popularity of Erika:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1960: N/A
1960-1970: 428th most popular.
1970-1980: 126th most popular.
1980-1990: 74th most popular.
1990: 71st most popular.
1991: 74th most popular.
1992: 78th most popular.
1993: 79th most popular.
1994: 91st most popular.
1995: 100th most popular.
1997: 111th most popular.
1998: 121st most popular.
1999: 137th most popular.
2000: 123rd most popular.
2001: 148th most popular.
2002: 167th most popular.
2003: 178th most popular.

In France...
1900-1970: N/A
1978: 153rd most popular.
1980: 181st most popular.
1985: 192nd most popular.
1990-2000: N/A