Erin

Ireland, peace

girlIrish

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Erin meaning & origin

Erin is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Ireland, peace". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

AIR-in

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Erin ranked #797 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Erin popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#521
2021#574
2022#686
2023#653
2024#797

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Erin Rose
  • Erin Grace
  • Erin Marie
  • Erin Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Erin Brockovich (consumer advocate)
  • Erin Andrews (sportscaster)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erin

What does the name Erin mean?

Erin is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Ireland, peace". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Erin?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is AIR-in. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Erin?

In 2024, Erin ranked #797 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What middle names could work with Erin?

Try Erin Rose, Erin Grace, Erin Marie, Erin Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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