How Many People Are Named Rica?
Complete statistics for the name Rica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rica is a rare female name, with only 487 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 677,209 Americans. The majority of those named Rica are now in their forties, having peaked in popularity back in 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 525 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rica Through the Generations
Rica's journey through the generations shows a slow decline since its peak in 1991 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, the average Rica is 45 years old, with a notable age split: 73 under 30, 382 aged 30-60, and 70 over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced presence across different age groups, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rica's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rica
How Many People Have the Name Rica?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 112 people in the United States currently share the name Rica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rica a Common or Rare Name?
Rica 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 Rica Mean?
Rica means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rica Most Popular?
The name Rica reached peak popularity in 1991, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Rica?
Approximately 112 people named Rica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 112. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,959,369 Americans.
Is Rica a rare name?
Rica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rica mean?
Rica means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rica more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rica are male and 100% are female.
When was Rica most popular?
Rica peaked in 1991 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.