Rising since 2006, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Eri since 1963
Babies named Eri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18 | 0 |
| 1980s | 90 | 60 |
| 1990s | 112 | 109 |
| 2000s | 19 | 116 |
| 2010s | 64 | 60 |
| 2020s | 210 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Eri is a unisex name of ambiguous origin that has been in use in the United States since at least 1972. In the latest year of data (2025), it ranked 3975 nationally, with approximately 1 in 44646 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory, particularly since 2006, and it reached its peak rank in 2024. The name is most frequently given in Texas, which may reflect diverse cultural influences. As a modern choice, Eri offers a short, melodic sound that fits well with current naming trends favoring minimalist and international names. Its broad appeal likely stems from its simplicity and the fact that it can be seen as a cross-cultural option, connecting to Japanese heritage or serving as a streamlined version of longer English names.
The name Eri has multiple possible origins. In Japanese, it can be written with various kanji, such as 恵理 (blessing + reason) or 英里 (excellent + village), among others. As a modern English name, it may be a short form of names like Erica or Erin, or a variant of the Welsh name Eira. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the 1970s.
Where Eri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eri” around the world
Where Eri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Eri
Names that share Eri's style, for a brother or sister.
