Erie

Q: Is Erie a boy or girl name?

Erie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #13288, and as a girl name it ranks #9716.

Q: How popular is the name Erie?

Erie is ranked #13288 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ IHR-ee ]

Boy Name #13,288 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Erie is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Erie often also consider Erma, Ernestine, Era .

Popularity Over Time

#13,288

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,288
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Eric #252 Erick #333 Erik #477 Erickson #3351 Erin #3635

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Also a Girl Name

Erie is also used as a girl name, ranked #9716.

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Similar Names

Erma Ernestine Era Erna Erie Ernest Ervin Erastus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erie

Is Erie a boy or girl name?

Erie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13288. As a girl name, it is ranked #9716. Erie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Erie?

Erie is pronounced IHR-ee.

How popular is the name Erie?

Erie is currently ranked #13288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Erie a common or rare name?

Erie is an uncommon name, ranked #13288 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.