gender neutral
Erin
peace
About Erin
Erin captures the essence of Celtic charm in a compact, powerful package that transcends its geographical associations. The name's two syllables create a balanced, confident sound that's neither too soft nor too strong, making it adaptable to any personality type. Erin rose to prominence in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century and has maintained steady appeal thanks to its pleasing sound and cross-cultural accessibility. The name works equally well in casual and professional settings, growing seamlessly with your daughter from childhood through adulthood. Erin's straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate common frustrations associated with more unusual names, allowing your daughter to focus on being herself rather than explaining her name. The name pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. Erin has been carried by athletes, artists, professionals, and leaders, demonstrating its universal applicability. The name's gender-neutral quality in some contexts adds modern appeal while maintaining predominantly feminine usage, giving your daughter a name that feels both established and refreshingly uncomplicated in today's complex naming landscape.
Popularity of the Name Erin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | #960 | ||||
| 1947 | #979 | #126 | |||
| 1951 | #938 | #164 | |||
| 1954 | #701 | #194 | |||
| 1955 | #714 | #203 | |||
| 1956 | #533 | #177 | |||
| 1957 | #274 | #179 | |||
| 1958 | #260 | #159 | |||
| 1959 | #248 | #172 | |||
| 1960 | #264 | #154 | |||
| 1961 | #269 | #128 | |||
| 1962 | #276 | #177 | |||
| 1963 | #255 | #172 | |||
| 1964 | #229 | #137 | |||
| 1965 | #220 | #154 | |||
| 1966 | #207 | #157 | |||
| 1967 | #185 | #155 | |||
| 1968 | #174 | #162 | |||
| 1969 | #114 | #135 | |||
| 1970 | #111 | #139 | |||
| 1971 | #93 | #101 | |||
| 1972 | #93 | #134 | |||
| 1973 | #79 | #153 | |||
| 1974 | #47 | #124 | |||
| 1975 | #38 | #88 | #527 | ||
| 1976 | #24 | #107 | |||
| 1977 | #23 | #94 | #483 | ||
| 1978 | #21 | #92 | #285 | ||
| 1979 | #21 | #64 | #371 | ||
| 1980 | #20 | #62 | #262 | ||
| 1981 | #19 | #63 | #226 | ||
| 1982 | #20 | #45 | #190 | ||
| 1983 | #18 | #40 | #211 | ||
| 1984 | #25 | #35 | #256 | ||
| 1985 | #26 | #42 | #225 | ||
| 1986 | #30 | #53 | #243 | ||
| 1987 | #34 | #47 | #234 | ||
| 1988 | #37 | #52 | #216 | ||
| 1989 | #40 | #77 | #276 | ||
| 1990 | #43 | #65 | #234 | ||
| 1991 | #44 | #81 | #183 | #45 | |
| 1992 | #46 | #87 | #272 | #49 | |
| 1993 | #48 | #94 | #237 | #47 | |
| 1994 | #45 | #84 | #181 | #50 | |
| 1995 | #49 | #94 | #121 | #49 | |
| 1996 | #51 | #111 | #140 | #55 | |
| 1997 | #52 | #66 | #120 | #119 | #57 |
| 1998 | #57 | #54 | #150 | #65 | #56 |
| 1999 | #58 | #47 | #149 | #81 | #67 |
| 2000 | #61 | #38 | #108 | #49 | #64 |
| 2001 | #60 | #32 | #118 | #47 | #66 |
| 2002 | #72 | #29 | #160 | #48 | #72 |
| 2003 | #80 | #29 | #105 | #42 | #75 |
| 2004 | #95 | #27 | #97 | #51 | #92 |
| 2005 | #112 | #25 | #142 | #40 | #123 |
| 2006 | #131 | #21 | #190 | #35 | #123 |
| 2007 | #141 | #22 | #162 | #40 | #163 |
| 2008 | #164 | #27 | #125 | #40 | #231 |
| 2009 | #194 | #28 | #202 | #37 | #236 |
| 2010 | #216 | #31 | #173 | #36 | #258 |
| 2011 | #234 | #32 | #231 | #48 | #304 |
| 2012 | #263 | #32 | #179 | #39 | #339 |
| 2013 | #275 | #32 | #289 | #36 | #414 |
| 2014 | #324 | #35 | #197 | #38 | #408 |
| 2015 | #336 | #38 | #230 | #45 | #426 |
| 2016 | #355 | #44 | #309 | #38 | #432 |
| 2017 | #408 | #41 | #303 | #58 | #445 |
| 2018 | #417 | #46 | #403 | #51 | #508 |
| 2019 | #485 | #52 | #37 | #512 | |
| 2020 | #521 | #52 | #34 | #598 | |
| 2021 | #575 | #52 | #42 | #656 | |
| 2022 | #687 | #54 | #33 | #589 | |
| 2023 | #652 | #57 | #336 | #40 | #718 |
| 2024 | #799 | #60 | #34 | #780 | |
| 2025 | #833 | #70 | #71 | #823 | |
| 1939 | #209 | ||||
| 1940 | #223 | ||||
| 1941 | #229 | ||||
| 1942 | #197 | ||||
| 1944 | #211 | ||||
| 1945 | #177 | ||||
| 1946 | #167 | ||||
| 1948 | #143 | ||||
| 1949 | #181 | ||||
| 1950 | #156 | ||||
| 1952 | #160 | ||||
| 1953 | #184 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Erin
Names Similar to Erin
Nicknames for Erin
- Er
- Eri
- Rin
- Rinnie
Famous People Named Erin
| Erin Brockovich | American environmental activist and legal clerk |
| Erin Andrews | American sports journalist and television personality |
| Erin Heatherton | American model |
| Erin Burnett | American news anchor and television personality |
| Erin O'Connor | British model |
| Erin Karpluk | Canadian actress |
| Erin Gruwell | American educator and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation |
| Erin Moriarty | American actress |
| Erin Wasson | American model and actress |
| Erin Hunter | Collective pen name for the authors of the "Warriors" book series |
| Erin Morgenstern | American author, known for "The Night Circus" |
| Erin Richards | Welsh actress |
| Erin Gray | American actress and model |
| Erin Cahill | American actress |
| Erin Matthews | American voice actress |
| Erin Krakow | American actress |
| Erin McKeown | American singer-songwriter |
| Erin Kellyman | English actress |
| Erin Cummings | American actress |
| Erin Doherty | English actress |
Characters Named Erin
| Erin Hannon | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Erin Strauss | Character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Erin Hardesty | Character from the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" |
| Erin Langford | Character from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Erin Reagan | Character from the TV show "Blue Bloods" |
| Erin Taylor | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Erin Esurance | Animated character from insurance commercials |
| Erin Hurley | Character from the movie "Stronger" |
| Erin Mathews | Character from the TV show "Lalaloopsy" |
| Erin Bates | Character from the TV show "Bringing Up Bates" |
| Erin Chambers | Character from the TV show "General Hospital" |
| Erin Noble | Character from the TV show "A.P. Bio" |
| Erin Silver | Character from the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Erin Lindsay | Character from the TV show "Chicago P.D" |
| Erin Watts | Character from the book series "The Maze Runner" |
| Erin Reagan-Boyle | Character from the TV show "Blue Bloods" |
| Erin Croft | Character from the video game "Tomb Raider" |
| Erin Gilbert | Character from the movie "Ghostbusters" |