How Popular (or Rare) was Erin in 2011?

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#234
2011 Rank
1,350
2011 Births
#51
Best Rank (1996)
6,256
Peak Year (1996)
69,206
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,303
Rarity Factor (2011)

📊 The Erin Story

Erin is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #234 in 2011 with 1,350 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 6,256 births ranking #51. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.4%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 1,303 girls born was named Erin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Irish  |  Meaning: Ireland

Erin is a clean, familiar Irish name meaning Ireland. It feels bright, sturdy, and warmly recognisable.

The name became especially popular in the English-speaking world as a straightforward expression of Irish identity and heritage. Its ease and clarity helped it remain broadly accessible.

Did you know?Erin is one of the names most directly tied to a national identity rather than an ordinary descriptive root.
Similar namesEira, Erica, Aine, Aoife, Cara

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