Rising since 2003, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Erilyn since 2001
Babies named Erilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Erilyn entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2001, a period when invented names with melodic suffixes like 'lyn' were gaining traction. Its peak year was 2013, reflecting the broader popularity of similar names such as Adelyn and Kaitlyn. Since 2003, Erilyn has been on a rising trajectory, though its overall usage remains scarce, with a rank of 14,942 in 2025 and a 1-in-321,453 frequency. The name has not been recorded frequently enough to register in any state's top names, indicating its appeal as a distinctive choice. Erilyn exemplifies modern naming creativity, combining familiar sounds without a deep historical pedigree.
Erilyn is a 21st-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It blends elements of popular names Erin (Gaelic for 'peace') and Lynn (Welsh for 'lake'), following a trend of creating melodic feminine names with the suffix 'lyn'. The name has seen modest use, peaking in popularity in 2013.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Lyn, Rily
Sibling names for Erilyn
Names that share Erilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
