Eren

A familiar Turkish name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsTurkishRising fast Also a pet name
#869 70in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Eren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Turkish origin, meaning "saint," "holy person," or "one who has reached spiritual maturity" in Turkish and Old Turkic tradition. It carries a sense of spiritual achievement and virtue.

Eren gained significant global recognition through the anime and manga series Attack on Titan, where Eren Yeager is the central protagonist. The show's massive international following drove the name into American consciousness, particularly among fans of Japanese animation in the 2010s and 2020s.

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Popularity Over Time

Eren climbed 2170 spots in the last 20 years — from #3039 to #869.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eren
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s977
2010s517
2000s281
1990s113
1980s65
1970s11

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 19732024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eren
YearBirthsRank
2024276#869
2023240#939
2022238#953
2021164#1193
202059#2300
201994#1693
201880#1876
201761#2196
201653#2418
201557#2310
201444#2724
201327#3783
201241#2879
201128#3720
201032#3395
200925#4074
200832#3438
200740#2942
200634#3177
200529#3405

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

Eren as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Eren has also been given to 197 girls in the U.S. since 1976.

#8580
Current rank
197
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Eren be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Eren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #869. As a girl's name, it ranks #8580.

Eren has two lives

Eren, the baby name
#869boys
1,964 babies
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Eren, the pet name
#12683pet name
4 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19732024) · Methodology