Girl name · Irish Gaelic
Erin
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: of IrelandErin is a girl's name that comes from Irish Gaelic and means "of Ireland". It is used in English and Irish.
- Meaning
- Of Ireland
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #833 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Erin
As a girl's name, Erin comes from Irish Gaelic and means "of Ireland". It is used in English and Irish.
In Irish, say AIR-in. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Erin on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Erin on 1 list.
“From Éireann, of Ireland; a poetic name for the country. Say AIR-in.”
From Irish girl names, irish place and word names for girls
How popular is Erin?
- US rank in 2025
- #833
- 327 babies, 203 per million girls
- Best rank
- #18 in 1983
- 14,836 babies that year
- Babies since 1888
- At least 316,575
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 8 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 23 per million |
| 1900s | 27 per million |
| 1910s | 26 per million |
| 1920s | 15 per million |
| 1930s | 19 per million |
| 1940s | 37 per million |
| 1950s | 228 per million |
| 1960s | 852 per million |
| 1970s | 4,393 per million |
| 1980s | 6,743 per million |
| 1990s | 3,629 per million |
| 2000s | 1,806 per million |
| 2010s | 588 per million |
| 2020s | 274 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #355 | #408 | #417 | #485 | #521 | #575 | #687 | #652 | #799 | #833 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Erin
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ÉireannOf Ireland (Irish Gaelic, girl)
Names spelled like Erin
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EkinHarvest (Turkish, unisex)
- EsinInspiration (Turkish, girl)
- EdenPossibly delight, pleasure (Hebrew, unisex)
- EricaEver ruler (Old Norse, girl)
- ErikaEternal ruler (Old Norse, girl)
- EdinaFrom Edinburgh (Latin, girl)
- EirMercy (Old Norse, girl)
- EirianBright, beautiful (Welsh, unisex)
- EiriniPeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- GaelA Gaelic speaker, a Celt of Ireland or Scotland (Gaelic, boy)
- ShannonFrom Ireland's longest river (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
Middle names for Erin
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- DahliaFlower named for botanist Anders Dahl (Swedish, girl)
- DaisyDay's eye (Old English, girl)
- GraceGrace, divine favor (Latin, girl)
- LaurelBay tree, a symbol of victory (Latin, girl)
- SimoneHe has heard (Hebrew, girl)
- SophiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZinniaFlower named for Johann Zinn (English, girl)
More girl names from Irish Gaelic
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- BridgetExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BridieExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrigitteExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- CaseyVigilant, watchful (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CassidyCurly-haired (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- DymphnaLittle fawn (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KeiraDark one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KennedyFrom an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KerryCiar's people (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- LennonLover, sweetheart (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- MaeveShe who intoxicates (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- MonaLittle noble one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- MurphySea warrior (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- NeveBright, radiant (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- OrlaGolden ruler, from Órlaith: ór, gold, and flaith, ruler (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- QuinnDescendant of Conn (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- ReaganLittle king (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
Erin: common questions
What does the name Erin mean?
Erin comes from Irish Gaelic and means "of Ireland".
Is Erin a boy or girl name?
Erin is mainly a girl's name. In 2025, 327 girls and 22 boys in the US were named Erin, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Erin come from?
Erin comes from Irish Gaelic and means "of Ireland". Today it is used in English and Irish.
How popular is the name Erin?
Erin ranked #833 in the US in 2025, with 327 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Erin?
Forms of Erin with the same meaning and origin include Éireann (Irish).
What middle names go with Erin?
Middle names that flow well with Erin include Celeste, Dahlia, Daisy, Grace and Laurel. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.