Eren
Every Eren since 1973 — 2,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eren
Eren is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #882 in 2025 with 270 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,440 American babies have been named Eren — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 288 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,297 | 270 | #882 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,609 | 276 | #874 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,824 | 240 | #940 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,245 | 238 | #954 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,434 | 164 | #1,195 |
| 2020 | — | — | 59 | #2,301 |
| 2019 | — | — | 94 | #1,693 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,426 | 80 | #1,876 |
| 2017 | — | — | 61 | #2,196 |
| 2016 | — | — | 53 | #2,419 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,079 | 57 | #2,310 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,724 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,783 |
| 2012 | — | — | 42 | #2,835 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,720 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,396 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,173 | 25 | #4,074 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,438 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,499 | 40 | #2,942 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,730 | 34 | #3,178 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,299 | 29 | #3,405 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #2,969 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,421 | 27 | #3,387 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,147 | 25 | #3,483 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,119 | 22 | #3,754 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,693 | 14 | #5,118 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,251 | 9 | #6,068 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,698 | 10 | #5,116 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,669 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,956 | — | — |
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Famous people named Eren
- Eren Albayrak Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eren in 2025?
Eren ranked #882 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 270 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eren?
2,440 babies have been named Eren in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eren most popular?
Eren peaked in 2024, when 288 newborns received the name.
Is Eren a boy or girl name?
Eren is used for both: about 8% of babies named Eren have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Eren rising or falling?
Eren is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eren?
Well-known people named Eren include Eren Albayrak (soccer player).