Rising since 2017.
Popularity of Eragon since 2006
Babies named Eragon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Eragon is a literary invention, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 2006, four years after the publication of Christopher Paolini's novel of the same name. As a modern coinage, it does not carry centuries of history or traditional etymological roots. Its rise in usage, particularly since 2017, reflects ongoing interest in the Inheritance Cycle series, which saw a peak in name adoption in 2023. Despite never cracking the top 1000, Eragon has a dedicated following among fantasy fans and parents seeking a distinctive, dragon-inspired name. Notably, it has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, suggesting a scattered but consistent use across the country.
Eragon was coined by author Christopher Paolini for his 2002 novel 'Eragon', the first book of the Inheritance Cycle. The name is a slight alteration of 'dragon', combining the word with an 'E-' prefix. It entered real-world usage after the book's success and subsequent film adaptation, and has been given to boys in the United States since at least 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Era, Gon
Sibling names for Eragon
Names that share Eragon's style, for a brother or sister.
