Holding steady.
Popularity of Errin since 1964
Babies named Errin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 | 27 |
| 1970s | 304 | 116 |
| 1980s | 258 | 58 |
| 1990s | 146 | 52 |
| 2000s | 82 | 13 |
| 2010s | 13 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Errin is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, when it was given to a small number of girls, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names. The name's low but consistent usage reflects a stable trajectory, appealing to parents who prefer an uncommon spelling of the more familiar Erin. As a phonetic variant, Errin carries the same Irish-derived meaning, 'Ireland,' and shares the soft, melodic sound of its root name. Its rarity means it has not been concentrated in any particular state or region, making it a truly distinctive choice.
Errin is likely a respelled variant of Erin, the Anglicized form of Éirinn, the dative case of Éire, the Irish name for Ireland. As a given name, Erin became popular in the mid-20th century, and Errin emerged as a creative spelling variant during the 1970s, when such phonetic alterations were fashionable. It may also be influenced by similar-sounding names like Aaron or Erin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erri, Rin
Sibling names for Errin
Names that share Errin's style, for a brother or sister.
