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Erin is a feminine name used in English and Irish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Éireann. It was initially used by people of Irish heritage in America, Canada and Australia." It ranked #833 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Éireann. It was initially used by people of Irish heritage in America, Canada and Australia. The entry lists its usage as English, Irish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Erin ranked #833 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #833 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Erin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: anglicized form of Éireann.
Is Erin a popular name?
Erin ranked #833 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Erin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Erin appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Erin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
