Erin
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1983, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Erin has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Erin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#18
in 1983
Current rank
#797
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Erin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #18 nationally with 14,837 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #324 (2014) to #797 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Erin ranks #797 nationally for girls, with 352 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #797 | 352 |
| 2023 | #653 | 450 |
| 2022 | #686 | 427 |
| 2021 | #574 | 527 |
| 2020 | #521 | 581 |
| 2019 | #484 | 650 |
| 2018 | #417 | 743 |
| 2017 | #408 | 777 |
Erin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#442
in 1974
Current rank
#3616
in 2024
Years tracked
90
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Erin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #442 nationally with 321 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2470 (2014) to #3616 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Erin ranks #3616 nationally for boys, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,616 | 31 |
| 2023 | #3,491 | 33 |
| 2022 | #4,118 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,199 | 37 |
| 2020 | #2,943 | 40 |
| 2019 | #3,375 | 34 |
| 2018 | #3,121 | 37 |
| 2017 | #2,429 | 53 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Erin most popular?
Erin was most popular in 1983, when it ranked #18 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Erin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Erin?
At least 325,703 babies have been recorded with the name Erin in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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