Erin Unisex

Popularity: #613 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'peace'; English: 'from the Ireland'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Erin is derived from the Irish word 'Éirinn', which is a poetic form of 'Éire', the Irish name for Ireland. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Erin is often associated with Irish heritage and culture, symbolizing a connection to the land and its history.

Trend Summary

Erin has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

Evelyn, Elin, Arin, Erica, Erika, Aerin, Rin, Karin

Variants

  • Eryn
  • Eirinn

International Variants

  • Éireann (Irish)
  • Erina (Japanese)

Famous people named Erin

Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk and environmental activist known for her role in a landmark case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Erin Andrews is an American sportscaster and television personality, recognized for her work with ESPN and Fox Sports.

Erin Moriarty is an American actress known for her roles in 'True Detective' and 'The Boys'.

Erin Heatherton is an American model and actress, famous for her work with Victoria's Secret.

Fictional characters named Erin

Erin Hannon is a character from the television series 'The Office', known for her cheerful personality and role as a receptionist.

Erin Gilbert is a character in the film 'Ghostbusters', portrayed as a physicist and one of the ghostbusters.

Sibling Suggestions

AidanKieranNiamhSiobhanLiamMaeve

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erin was first seen in the United States in 1888. Erin has ranked as high as #46 nationally which occurred in 1983 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Erin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Erin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 38
13%
TX 32
11%
NY 22
8%
GA 15
5%
IL 15
5%
NC 14
5%
NJ 14
5%
FL 14
5%
PA 13
5%
TN 12
4%
OH 11
4%
SC 10
3%
VA 10
3%
WA 9
3%
MA 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18885
18896
18909
18945
189511
18966
189710
189811
19009
19027
190310
19047
19059
190610
19078
19085
190915
19109
19119
191214
191320
191421
191529
191626
191730
191823
191928
192025
192129
192216
192334
192419
192510
192610
192715
192818
19297
19309
19319
193216
193318
193422
193520
193618
193726
193835
193925
194027
194140
194242
194345
194450
194549
194667
194781
194859
194976
195077
195197
195288
195386
1954175
1955175
1956305
19571,014
19581,136
19591,229
19601,155
19611,133
19621,062
19631,201
19641,426
19651,463
19661,523
19671,685
19681,864
19693,059
19703,480
19713,856
19723,289
19733,877
19745,868
19756,894
19768,383
197710,198
197810,787
197911,259
198013,428
198113,853
198214,362
198314,837
198412,622
198511,384
198610,068
19878,847
19888,267
19898,143
19907,988
19917,208
19927,059
19936,717
19946,908
19956,565
19966,256
19975,939
19985,471
19995,223
20005,184
20014,958
20024,145
20033,926
20043,367
20052,907
20062,644
20072,477
20082,064
20091,696
20101,441
20111,350
20121,235
20131,168
20141,022
2015974
2016925
2017777
2018743
2019650
2020581
2021527
2022427
2023450
2024352