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

Erish is primarily a boy's name.

When was Erish most popular?

Erish reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Erish?

Erish is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2018. Its peak was in 2020.

Erish

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Erish is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin. It may be connected to the Irish name Eireann or a variant of Erris, a place in County Mayo, Ireland. It could also be a shortened form of a longer name from Persian or Sanskrit traditions, though its exact etymology is not well documented.

Extremely rare in U.S. records, Erish has a short, memorable sound that feels both ancient and modern — the kind of name that prompts curiosity and conversation.

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Popularity Over Time

Erish has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Erish
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	16	#12171	▲
2010s	5	#12730	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(4 years, 2018–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Erish
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12790	0
2021	5	#12706	-1 (-16.7%)
2020	6	#11017	+1 (20.0%)
2018	5	#12730	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2018–2023) · Methodology