Eri
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 385 babies have been named Eri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eri is past its peak , currently ranked #16,602 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,602
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Eri is also used as a girl name, ranked #3283.
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About the Name Eri
Eri is a boy name .
Is Eri a boy or girl name? Eri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,602 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,283. Eri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eri is currently ranked #16,602 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Eri include Eric, Erick, Erik, Erickson, Erin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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