Eirian Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-ree-an //ˈeɪ.ri.ən//
Origin: Welsh; Old English
Meaning: bright; radiant (Welsh); precious (Old English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Eirian is of Welsh origin, where it signifies brightness or radiance, often associated with light and beauty. In Old English, it conveys the meaning of something precious, reflecting value and worth.
The name has roots in the rich traditions of both Welsh and English cultures, often used in poetic contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eirian was first seen in the United States in 2014.
Eirian has ranked as high as #13048 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Eirian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eirian is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eirian was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eirian.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Eirian
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