Erin

Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihn ]

Boy Name #3,635 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3635, Erin is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Erin is a boy name, recorded for 31 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-ihn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,635
Total SSA Count: 31

Alternative Spellings

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

Also a Girl Name

Erin is also used as a girl name, ranked #797.

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Similar Names

Erma Ernestine Era Erna Erie Ernest Ervin Erastus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erin

Is Erin a boy or girl name?

Erin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3635. As a girl name, it is ranked #797. Erin is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Erin?

Erin is pronounced EHR-ihn.

How popular is the name Erin?

Erin is currently ranked #3635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Erin a common or rare name?

Erin is an uncommon name, ranked #3635 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Erin

Erin is a boy name .

Is Erin a boy or girl name? Erin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,635 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #797. Erin is more commonly used as a girl name.

Erin is currently ranked #3,635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Erin include Eric, Erick, Erik, Erickson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.