Erin
Erin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛɹɪn/
Meaning and origin of Erin
Root meaning: “Ireland”
- A female or male given name, in use since the mid-20th century, used in honor of Ireland.
Etymology
Anglicisation of Irish Éirinn (dative singular and dialectal nominative singular of Éire (“Ireland”)).
How popular is Erin?
Since 1880, 316,575 girls and 9,478 boys in the U.S. have been named Erin (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #442 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #833 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.
Names similar to Erin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Erin
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Erin FAQ
What does the name Erin mean?
Erin traces back to a root meaning "Ireland". A female or male given name, in use since the mid-20th century, used in honor of Ireland. Anglicisation of Irish Éirinn (dative singular and dialectal nominative singular of Éire (“Ireland”)).
How popular is the name Erin?
Since 1880, 316,575 girls and 9,478 boys in the U.S. have been named Erin (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #442 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #833 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.
Is Erin a boy or girl name?
Erin is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 316,575 girls and 9,478 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.