The nameErin

Erin is a poetic name for Ireland, used as a girl's name. It was very popular in the United States in the 1980s.

Meaning

Erin comes from the Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, "Ireland".

Origin

Irish. "Erin go bragh", "Ireland forever", is a well-known Irish motto.

History

Erin was in the American top 100 from 1971 to 2004 and reached 18th place in 1983. In England and Wales it was 27th in 2007.

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Popularity of the name Erin

Erin in the United States

797thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1983peak year (15,051 births)
325,703babies named Erin in the United States since 1880
07,52615,051 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Erin was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 118,013 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Erin. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Erin in the United States were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 501 births a year on average, against 859 in the five years before.

Erin in the United Kingdom

70thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2006peak year (2,637 births)
46,057babies named Erin in the United Kingdom since 1997
01,3192,637 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Erin was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 21,326 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Erin. Half of all babies named Erin in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 886 births a year on average, against 1,257 in the five years before.

Erin in Ireland

71stmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2010peak year (210 births)
4,425babies named Erin in Ireland since 1964
0105210 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Erin in France

1200thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (160 births)
2,555babies named Erin in France since 1900
080160 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Erin in Belgium

2003peak year (40 births)
601babies named Erin in Belgium since 1995
02040 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

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Sibling names for Erin

Names from the same generation as Erin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erin mean?

Erin comes from the Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, "Ireland".

What is the origin of the name Erin?

Irish. "Erin go bragh", "Ireland forever", is a well-known Irish motto.

Is Erin a girl's or a boy's name?

Erin is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Erin?

In 2024, Erin was the 797th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 352 births.

What are the variants of the name Erin?

Variants and related names of Erin include Erine.

What are good sibling names for Erin?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kelly, Tara, Christina and Tiffany for a sister, Brendan, Dustin, Brian and Marc for a brother.

Who are famous people named Erin?

Erin Brockovich, environmental activist; Erin O'Connor, model; Erin Moran, actress.