Eire
A girl's name of Irish origin with 35 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Eire is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2004 to 2021, Eire has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Eire is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eire is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, the Irish-language name for Ireland itself, derived from the Old Irish goddess Ériu, meaning 'Ireland' — the land personified as a sovereign goddess in Celtic mythology.
Éire is the official Irish name of Ireland, and using it as a given name is a powerful act of cultural pride. In Celtic mythology, Ériu was one of three sister goddesses who gave their name to the island. Naming a daughter Eire is a declaration of Irish identity at its deepest level — a name that is the land itself.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eire is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2004 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eire’s rarity (35 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eire has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #14203 | — |
| 2010s | 12 | #15230 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | #16496 | — |
The Story of Eire
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Eire is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Eire are most likely born between 2004 and 2021.
How rare is Eire?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eire is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 12 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2004–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #15903 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12502 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16550 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13910 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18321 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14671 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2021