Holding steady.
Popularity of Erby since 1894
Babies named Erby per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erby's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erby is a rare American given name that first appeared in recorded data in 1894, when it saw its highest usage. The name has never been common, and data shows it has remained stable in its rarity, with no revival in recent years. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely stems from an English surname, possibly a variant of Erb or a place name like Irby. Though it has never ranked in official popularity charts, its peak year was its first recorded year, 1894, after which usage declined and remained sporadic. The name has not been associated with any particular state or region. For parents seeking a distinctive and historically obscure name, Erby offers a unique choice with a modest 19th-century American flavor.
Erby appears to be a rare given name, likely derived from a surname. The surname Erby may be a variant of Erb, which itself comes from the Old High German 'erbo' meaning 'heir' or 'inheritance', or it could be a locational name from a place called Irby in England. The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 19th century, with its most notable appearance in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Erbie
Sibling names for Erby
Names that share Erby's style, for a brother or sister.
