Erie
Pronunciation: [ IHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Erie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,562 babies have been named Erie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,288 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,288
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Erie is also used as a girl name, ranked #9716.
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About the Name Erie
Erie is a boy name .
Is Erie a boy or girl name? Erie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,288 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,716. Erie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Erie is currently ranked #13,288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Erie 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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