Eris Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-iss / /ˈɛrɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: Strife; Latin: War
Historical & Cultural Background
Eris is derived from Greek mythology, where she is known as the goddess of strife and discord. The name has been used in various literary and cultural contexts throughout history. In modern times, it has gained some popularity as a given name, particularly in Western cultures.
Trend Summary
Eris has seen a modest rise in usage as a given name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eris was first seen in the United States in 1916. Eris has ranked as high as #1343 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Eris has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eris (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 16 |