Holding steady.
Popularity of Erinne since 1970
Babies named Erinne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erinne is a modern respelling of Erin, first recorded in U.S. data in 1970. It reached its peak usage in 1989, the same year the original Erin was a top 20 name. However, Erinne never matched that popularity; it has remained a rare variant, with a trajectory that has been stable in recent decades. While it has not ranked nationally, its connection to a beloved classic offers a distinctive twist. As a variant of Erin, it inherits the Irish associations of its source, evoking both the poetic 'peace' and the island nation.
Erinne is a variant spelling of Erin, which is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic word 'Éirinn', the dative case of 'Éire', meaning 'Ireland'. As a given name, Erin became popular in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was sometimes used to evoke Irish heritage. The variant Erinne, with a double 'n' and final 'e', is a modern respelling that emerged around 1970.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Rin, Rinne
Sibling names for Erinne
Names that share Erinne's style, for a brother or sister.
