Total births
3,914
Girls' name · since 1970
Jerica
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 3,914 babies named Jerica, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12426
- among girls today
- 3,914
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Jerica currently ranks #12426 among girls' names in America, with 3,914 babies recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Jerica recorded 3,914 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #12426 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #12426 among girls today
- 3,914 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jerica is currently the #12426 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 3,914 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12426
- among girls today
- 3,914
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Jerica vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12426
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jerica was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
341 babies were named Jerica in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Jerica compares
3,914 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jerica's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jerica | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,914 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 341 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jerica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerica's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 341, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerica at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#12,426
Active since
1970
Jerica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 341
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jerica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jerica's strongest decade.
1,649 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jerica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 168
1970s
168 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,292 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,649 births
- 2000s 598
2000s
598 births
- 2010s 163
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,649 births (42% of all-time use).
How Jerica 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 Jerica's total volume
Jerica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jerica by state
Where Jerica concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 220 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 215 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 149 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 131 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 116 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 113 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 112 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 109 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Jerica's total US births 5.6%
Even split
220 of 3,914 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Jerica appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerica? ▼
Jerica has been given to 3,914 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12426 as of the latest data. 341 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Jerica most popular? ▼
Jerica was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,649 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Jerica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerica are Texas (220 births), California (215 births), Tennessee (149 births).
How long has the name Jerica been used? ▼
Records for Jerica go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jerica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeri, Jerry, Jerri, Jerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jerica's data
- Jerica's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,649 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jericas (220 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 Jerica
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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, 1970–2025 (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. "Jerica: #12426 Girls' Name - 3,914 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerica. 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 Jerica 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.