A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eris since 1913
Babies named Eris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 | 5 |
| 1920s | 524 | 33 |
| 1930s | 80 | 7 |
| 1940s | 59 | 0 |
| 1950s | 38 | 5 |
| 1960s | 23 | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 | 25 |
| 1980s | 48 | 61 |
| 1990s | 100 | 78 |
| 2000s | 390 | 85 |
| 2010s | 746 | 116 |
| 2020s | 748 | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Eris is a name of Greek origin meaning 'strife,' drawn from the goddess of discord in Greek mythology. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 and saw a peak in popularity in 1923. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 1988, reflecting a broader revival of mythological and classic names. In 2025, it ranked 1,622, with about 1 in 12,557 girls receiving the name. While still uncommon, Eris has garnered attention through its mythological resonance and sound. Its strongest usage has been in states like Louisiana, Tennessee, and Colorado.
Eris is the name of the Greek goddess of strife and discord, daughter of Nyx (Night) in Hesiod's Theogony. The name itself is derived from the Greek word ἔρις (eris), meaning 'strife' or 'discord.' In mythology, she is most famously associated with the Judgment of Paris, where she instigated the events leading to the Trojan War. The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, often as a nod to classical mythology.
Where Eris is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eris” around the world
Where Eris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ris
Sibling names for Eris
Names that share Eris's style, for a brother or sister.
