Eirinn
A girl's name of Irish origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Eirinn 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 2008 to 2012, Eirinn has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Eirinn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eirinn is a poetic feminine name derived from Éirinn, the dative form of Éire — the Irish name for Ireland. "Éirinn go Brách" (Ireland forever) is one of the most famous Irish patriotic phrases, giving the name deep nationalist and cultural resonance.
Using Eirinn as a given name is an act of Irish cultural love — it literally names a child after Ireland itself, in the form used in poetry and song. It's a more unusual choice than Erin (the anglicized form), carrying the original Irish orthography as a mark of authenticity.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eirinn is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2008 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eirinn’s rarity (19 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
Eirinn has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | #15062 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #15977 | — |
The Story of Eirinn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Eirinn is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Eirinn are most likely born between 2008 and 2012.
How rare is Eirinn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eirinn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2008–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | #17624 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12499 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15977 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2012