The nameErine

Erine is a modern girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s.

Meaning

Erine is linked to Erin, a poetic name for Ireland, or to Irene, from the Greek eirene, "peace".

Origin

Recent creation.

History

Erine was very rare until the 1990s, then peaked in the late 2000s.

Popularity of the name Erine

Erine in France

1373rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (275 births)
3,600babies named Erine in France since 1900
0138275 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Erine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,880 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Erine. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Erine in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 43 births a year on average, against 77 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Erine in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erine mean?

Erine is linked to Erin, a poetic name for Ireland, or to Irene, from the Greek eirene, "peace".

What is the origin of the name Erine?

Recent creation.

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

Erine is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Erine?

Variants and related names of Erine include Erin.