How old is someone named Erica?
The average Erica is 40 years old.
Half of all living Ericas are between 33 and 46.
When was Erica popular?
Erica was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1986, and dropped away. That's why most Ericas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
| 1920s | 58 | 0 |
| 1930s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 521 | 320 |
| 1950s | 1,537 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 6,339 | 5,700 |
| 1970s | 49,864 | 47,000 |
| 1980s | 93,682 | 90,000 |
| 1990s | 55,950 | 55,000 |
| 2000s | 18,901 | 19,000 |
| 2010s | 4,585 | 4,600 |
| 2020s | 1,091 | 1,100 |
How many Ericas are still alive?
About 220,000 Ericas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 230,000 babies named Erica since 1909.
Nearly every Erica ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Erica?
More than half of living Ericas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 27%
- Millennial 56%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Erica an old name?
Somewhat. Erica is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Erica will be 67 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Erica a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Ericas are women.
Names the same age as Erica
NAME TWIN
Erica's name twin is Natasha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Natasha's age curve is the closest match to Erica's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Erika (38) · Ericka (39)
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Questions about the name Erica
How old is the average Erica?
The average Erica in the US is 40 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Erica?
About 220,000 Ericas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 230,000 babies given the name since 1909.
When was the name Erica most popular?
In 1986, when about 10,000 baby girls were named Erica.
Is Erica a Millennial name?
Yes. About 56% of living Ericas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this