Erin
5 countries#833 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Erin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
326,053 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #833 · peaked in 1983 with 15,050 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
45,651 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #64 · peaked in 2006 with 2,634 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
32,741 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #59 · peaked in 2006 with 1,992 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9,643 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2001 with 490 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,267 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #21 · peaked in 2009 with 186 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,369 births recorded 1959–2022 · currently #1046 · peaked in 2008 with 158 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Finistère
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #131 | — |
| 2007 | #141 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #164 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #194 | ↓30 |
| 2010 | #216 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #234 | ↓18 |
| 2012 | #263 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #275 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #324 | ↓49 |
| 2015 | #335 | ↓11 |
| 2016 | #355 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #408 | ↓53 |
| 2018 | #417 | ↓9 |
| 2019 | #485 | ↓68 |
| 2020 | #521 | ↓36 |
| 2021 | #575 | ↓54 |
| 2022 | #686 | ↓111 |
| 2023 | #651 | ↑35 |
| 2024 | #798 | ↓147 |
| 2025 | #833 | ↓35 |
Frequently asked questions about Erin
Is Erin a popular name?
Yes — Erin currently ranks #833 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erin more common for boys or girls?
Erin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erin most popular?
Erin peaked in 1983 in United States, with 15,050 recorded births that year.
Is Erin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1276 in 1888 to #833 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erin?
At least 374,073 babies have been recorded with the name Erin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Erin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Erin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Erin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Erin include Layan, Zelda, Ezra, Zaniyah.
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