Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1980
Herica
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Herica, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1980–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Herica sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Herica has been recorded 15 times among girls since 1980, 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 1980 to 1992.
- 15 total births
- 1980–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Herica since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 15
- total births
- 1980–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Herica was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
5 babies were named Herica in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Herica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Herica's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded.
Herica at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Herica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1992
- Peak year (1980)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Herica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Herica's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Herica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herica? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 15 babies named Herica. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 5 births.
When was Herica most popular? ▼
Herica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Herica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Herica since 1980 -- 13 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Herica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Herlinda, Herminia, Hermelinda, Hermione, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Herica's data
- Herica's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Herica
Nearby Names Like Herica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Herica
Herlinda Girl
#7985 4,410 births
Herminia Girl
#12200 3,757 births
Hermelinda Girl
#10350 2,039 births
Hermione Girl
#1677 1,839 births
Hermina Girl
1,587 births
Compare Herica side by side: Herica vs Herlinda Herica vs Herminia Herica vs Hermelinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1980–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Herica: Baby Name Since 1980 - 15 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/herica. 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 Herica 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.