Eirnin

A boy's name of Irish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Eirnin is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Eirnin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Eirnin is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, from the Old Irish meaning possibly related to iron or an ancient saint's name — occasionally found in medieval Irish records and occasionally revived in families celebrating Irish heritage.

EtymologyShow more

Eirnin is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.

In the U.S., Eirnin has been recorded as a boy's name since 2015, with 5 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2015

2015

Peak

5 births

2015

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Eirnin has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2015.

First appeared: 2015Peak: 2015 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eirnin
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#12597	—

The Story of Eirnin

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2015, Eirnin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eirnin are most likely born between 2015 and 2015.

How rare is Eirnin?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eirnin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2015, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2015–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eirnin
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	5	#12597	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Eirnin is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eirnin most popular?

Eirnin reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Eirnin?

Eirnin is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2015. Its peak was in 2015.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2015–2015