Eirian
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 14 recorded births. Also given to 11 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Eirian hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2024, with 14 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #6238, Eirian is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Eirian ranks #6238 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Eirian is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin meaning 'bright, beautiful, splendid,' from the Welsh eirian (bright, fair, beautiful). It is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities as a name that carries the natural beauty of the Welsh landscape and language.
Eirian has the melodic, vowel-rich quality characteristic of Welsh names — it sounds like birdsong or running water. For parents who want a name rooted in Celtic tradition that feels genuinely different from the mainstream, Eirian is a luminous discovery.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Eirian's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Eirian softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Eirian's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eirian has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | #6238 | — |
The Story of Eirian
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Eirian is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eirian are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Eirian?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Eirian — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 14 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6238 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Eirian as a Girl's Name
Eirian is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 11 recorded births since 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024