Errin
Primarily a girl's name of Irish origin with 848 recorded births. Also given to 271 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Errin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1964, with 848 total recorded births.
Errin is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Errin is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Errin is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, a phonetic variant of Erin, derived from the poetic Irish name for Ireland — Éirinn — which traces to the Old Irish Ériu, the ancient goddess and personification of the island, meaning 'Ireland' or possibly 'abundant land.'
Erin surged in American popularity from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Errin represents a less common spelling variation that parents chose to differentiate their daughter's name visually while keeping the same beloved sound.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Errin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Errin breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Errin'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
Errin has 47+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 82 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 146 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 258 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 304 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 45 | — |
The Story of Errin
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Errin is a Gen X staple. Girls named Errin are most likely born between 1967 and 1987.
How rare is Errin?
With 848 total births on record, Errin remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1964, peaked in the 1970s with 304 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Errin by the numbers
- Would fill 18 school buses
- Meeting one Errin per day would take 2.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1964–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #14677 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13926 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11772 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14309 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16114 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10837 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17302 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14726 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11652 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9041 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9605 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9387 |
| 1999 | 6 | #13207 |
| 1998 | 14 | #6828 |
| 1997 | 14 | #6594 |
| 1996 | 11 | #7758 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4728 |
| 1994 | 17 | #5527 |
| 1993 | 12 | #7166 |
| 1992 | 21 | #4736 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Errin as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Errin has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 271 births since 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2017