UK girl's name
Eryka
A feminine form of Eric, derived from Old Norse meaning "forever ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eryka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eryka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Eryka. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eryka ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 girls were registered as Eryka.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eryka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Eryka mean?
The name Eryka is believed to have its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically deriving from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. This name is composed of two elements: "ai," meaning "ever" or "eternal," and "ríkr," meaning "ruler" or "mighty." Therefore, the name Eryka essentially translates to "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler."
The name Eryka gained popularity during the Viking era, as many Scandinavian rulers and warriors bore this name. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Eric the Red, the famous Norse explorer who discovered Greenland around 982 CE. He was born around 950 CE in Norway and was known for his fiery red hair and beard, which earned him his distinctive surname.
Another notable bearer of the name was Eric the Victorious, a Swedish king who reigned from 945 to 995 CE. He is credited with consolidating the power of the Swedish monarchy and defending the country against numerous invasions from neighboring kingdoms.
In the 12th century, Eric IX, also known as Eric the Saint, was the King of Sweden from 1156 to 1160 CE. He is revered as the patron saint of Sweden and is celebrated in the Swedish Lutheran Church for his piety and efforts to spread Christianity throughout Scandinavia.
Moving forward in history, Eric XIV was the King of Sweden from 1560 to 1568 CE. He was a controversial figure known for his erratic behavior and eventual deposition, which sparked a period of civil unrest in the country.
Finally, one of the most famous bearers of the name in modern times was Eric the Red's son, Leif Ericson, the Norse explorer who is credited with being the first European to set foot in North America, around 1000 CE. He is celebrated as a pioneering explorer and is honored with numerous statues and monuments across Scandinavia and North America.
While the name Eryka has its roots in the masculine form, it has been adapted and feminized over time, becoming a popular choice for girls, particularly in Scandinavian countries and other regions with strong Germanic cultural influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eryka over time
The chart below shows babies named Eryka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eryka, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eryka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eryka was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5005 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4063 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3874 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Eryka
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eryka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eryka in the UK right now?
In 2020, Eryka was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eryka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Eryka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eryka?
A feminine form of Eric, derived from Old Norse meaning "forever ruler".
How many people are called Eryka in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Eryka across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.