Erinn
Every Erinn since 1963 — 3,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erinn
Erinn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1963, 3,561 American babies have been named Erinn. Its peak came in 1990, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Erinn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erinn 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,532 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,269 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,364 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,201 | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,547 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,744 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,152 | — | — |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,152 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,348 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,942 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,011 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,722 | — | — |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,335 | — | — |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,600 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,284 | — | — |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,620 | — | — |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,853 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,986 | — | — |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,675 | — | — |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,267 | — | — |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,040 | — | — |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 1990 | 156 | #1,121 | 8 | #6,012 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,509 | 5 | #6,864 |
| 1980 | 128 | #1,091 | 5 | #6,564 |
| 1975 | 81 | #1,333 | 5 | #5,731 |
| 1970 | 89 | #1,249 | 16 | #2,329 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erinn in 2025?
Erinn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Erinn?
3,561 babies have been named Erinn in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erinn most popular?
Erinn peaked in 1990, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Erinn a boy or girl name?
Erinn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erinn rising or falling?
Erinn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.