Declining since 2000, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Eryn since 1957
Babies named Eryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 511 |
| 1980s | 1,135 |
| 1990s | 2,023 |
| 2000s | 2,026 |
| 2010s | 1,241 |
| 2020s | 403 |
Meaning & origin
Eryn is a modern spelling variant of the Irish name Erin, which has been used as a given name since the early 20th century. The first recorded use of Eryn in U.S. Social Security data was in 1957, and it saw modest growth before reaching a peak rank of 3,459 in 2000. Since then, its popularity has been declining, a trajectory shared with other Erin variants. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in 36,529 newborns, making it an uncommon choice. Geographically, Eryn has seen the most usage in Georgia and Texas. As a distinct spelling of a traditional name, Eryn appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a more unique look, without straying far from its Irish roots.
Eryn is a modern spelling variant of Erin, which itself is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'Éireann', meaning 'from Ireland'. Erin has been used as a poetic name for Ireland since the 18th century and became popular as a given name in the mid-20th century. The variant Eryn emerged in the 1950s, likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Karen and the trend toward unique spellings.
Where Eryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eryn” around the world
Where Eryn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ery, Ryn
Sibling names for Eryn
Names that share Eryn's style, for a brother or sister.
