Jerica
Every Jerica since 1970 — 3,914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerica
Jerica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,949 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,914 American babies have been named Jerica. Its peak came in 1988, when 341 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jerica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,949 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,729 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,248 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,756 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,646 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,537 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,380 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,937 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,599 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,404 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,673 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,094 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,946 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,615 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,702 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,165 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,147 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,811 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,945 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,793 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,612 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,764 |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,476 |
| 2002 | 80 | #2,118 |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,180 |
| 2000 | 80 | #2,064 |
| 1995 | 120 | #1,372 |
| 1990 | 287 | #730 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,890 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,824 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,232 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,438 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerica in 2025?
Jerica ranked #13,949 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerica?
3,914 babies have been named Jerica in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerica most popular?
Jerica peaked in 1988, when 341 newborns received the name.
Is Jerica a boy or girl name?
Jerica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerica rising or falling?
Jerica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.