Total births
449
Girls' name · since 1969
Ericia
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 449 babies named Ericia, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 449
- total births
- 1969–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Ericia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 449 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Ericia recorded 449 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1999.
- 449 total births
- 1969–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
449 girls have been named Ericia since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 449
- total births
- 1969–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Ericia was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
22 babies were named Ericia in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Ericia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ericia's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ericia at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Ericia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1999
- Peak year (1971)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Ericia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ericia's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Ericia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
158 births
- 1980s
1980s
195 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 195 births (43% of all-time use).
Ericia by state
Where Ericia concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Ericia's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 449 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ericia? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 449 babies named Ericia. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 22 births.
When was Ericia most popular? ▼
Ericia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Ericia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ericia are Texas (10 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Ericia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ericia since 1969 -- 31 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Ericia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Erin, Erica, Erika, Ericka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ericia's data
- Ericia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (195 total births) through the 1990s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ericias (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ericia
Nearby Names Like Ericia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ericia
Erin Girl
#798 316,575 births
Erica Girl
#1494 231,613 births
Erika Girl
#1142 125,664 births
Ericka Girl
#3911 23,420 births
Eric Girl
4,293 births
Compare Ericia side by side: Ericia vs Erin Ericia vs Erica Ericia vs Erika
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ericia: Baby Name Since 1969 - 449 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ericia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ericia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.