Total births
981
Girls' name · since 1967
Erikka
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 981 babies named Erikka, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 981
- total births
- 1967–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
981 girls have been named Erikka since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Erikka has been recorded 981 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2010.
- 981 total births
- 1967–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
981 girls have been named Erikka since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 981
- total births
- 1967–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Erikka was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
50 babies were named Erikka in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Erikka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Erikka's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Erikka at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Erikka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2010
- Peak year (1990)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Erikka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Erikka's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Erikka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
- 1970s
1970s
207 births
- 1980s
1980s
323 births
- 1990s
1990s
321 births
- 2000s 95
2000s
95 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 323 births (33% of all-time use).
How Erikka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Erikka's total volume
Erikka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Erikka by state
Where Erikka concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Erikka's total US births 6.2%
Even split
61 of 981 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Erikka? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 981 babies named Erikka. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 50 births.
When was Erikka most popular? ▼
Erikka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Erikka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Erikka are California (61 births), Michigan (10 births), Washington (6 births).
How long has the name Erikka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Erikka since 1967 -- 44 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Erikka? ▼
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 Erikka's data
- Erikka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Erikkas (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Erikka
Nearby Names Like Erikka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Erikka
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 Erikka side by side: Erikka vs Erin Erikka vs Erica Erikka vs Erika
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Erikka: Baby Name Since 1967 - 981 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/erikka. 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 Erikka 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 June 2026.