Erin
Erin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ireland; derived from the mythological goddess Ériu.
Origin and history
Erin is derived from Éirinn, the dative case of Ériu, the Old Irish goddess who personifies Ireland. Though predominantly used as a feminine name in the United States, it has a history of occasional masculine usage. Historically, it carries strong connections to Irish geography and heritage.
Popularity in the United States
9,478 babies in the United States have been named Erin since 1880. It ranks #1233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 209 |
| 1960-1970 | 948 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,881 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,202 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,635 |
| 2000-2010 | 826 |
| 2010-2019 | 494 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Erin
- Erin O'Toole: Politician, Military Officer
Fun facts
- Erin originated as a romantic and poetic English term for Ireland, adapted from the native Gaelic language.
- While significantly more common for females in the U.S., thousands of males have also been given the name Erin since SSA record-keeping began.