Eiren

A boy's name of Welsh origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#9205 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

alternative form of eyren

Eiren is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a Welsh form of Eirene — the Greek goddess and embodiment of peace. In Welsh the name carries the same meaning: 'peace.' Rare and quietly beautiful, it is a name for parents who love names that sound ancient but feel completely wearable today.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eiren is rooted in the Welsh tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2016 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Eiren’s rarity (45 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

Total births

Since 2016

2021

Peak

9 births

2016

First recorded

9 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Eiren has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.

First appeared: 2016Peak: 2021 (9 births)Current: #9205

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eiren
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	38	#9564	▲
2010s	7	#9949	—

The Story of Eiren

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2021, Eiren is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eiren are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.

How rare is Eiren?

Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eiren — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 38 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 2016–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eiren
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9205	+2 (33.3%)
2023	6	#11206	-1 (-14.3%)
2022	7	#10103	-2 (-22.2%)
2021	9	#8352	+1 (12.5%)
2020	8	#8953	+1 (14.3%)
2016	7	#9949	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eiren a boy's or girl's name?

Eiren is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eiren most popular?

Eiren reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 9 births that year. It is currently ranked #9205 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Eiren?

Eiren is currently ranked #9205 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 45 babies since 2016.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024