How Many People Are Named Jerica?
Complete statistics for the name Jerica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerica is a very rare female name, with only 3,831 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 86,146 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 341 births, but it's now declining, showing a mix of classic and modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 3,908 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerica Through the Generations
Jerica has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, with 1988 marking the peak year of 341 births. Since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline, though it still maintains a presence among those born in the early 2000s. Today, the majority of people named Jerica are aged between 30 and 60, with 2,830 individuals falling into this age bracket, while 1,078 are under 30, indicating a younger generation carrying forward the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerica's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jerica
How Many People Have the Name Jerica?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,831 people in the United States currently share the name Jerica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 86,146 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerica a Common or Rare Name?
Jerica is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jerica Mean?
Jerica means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jerica Most Popular?
The name Jerica reached peak popularity in 1988, with 341 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jerica?
Approximately 3,831 people named Jerica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,908. That works out to roughly 1 in 86,146 Americans.
Is Jerica a rare name?
Jerica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 86,146 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerica mean?
Jerica means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jerica more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jerica are male and 100% are female.
When was Jerica most popular?
Jerica peaked in 1988 with 341 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.