Eris
Every Eris since 1913 — 3,343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eris
Eris is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,623 in 2025 with 128 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 3,343 American babies have been named Eris — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1923, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Eris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eris 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 | 128 | #1,623 | 26 | #4,071 |
| 2024 | 126 | #1,640 | 16 | #5,730 |
| 2023 | 132 | #1,586 | 20 | #4,935 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,626 | 18 | #5,273 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,686 | 20 | #4,823 |
| 2020 | 109 | #1,811 | 18 | #5,096 |
| 2019 | 91 | #2,075 | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2018 | 90 | #2,118 | 13 | #6,456 |
| 2017 | 113 | #1,825 | 13 | #6,423 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,373 | 13 | #6,461 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,661 | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2014 | 76 | #2,396 | 7 | #9,963 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,817 | 12 | #6,739 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,913 | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,848 | 12 | #6,714 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,330 | 5 | #12,843 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,105 | 11 | #7,358 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,496 | 16 | #5,571 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,066 | 7 | #10,100 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,749 | 9 | #8,206 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,560 | — | — |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,703 | 9 | #7,725 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,582 | 10 | #6,880 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,975 | 8 | #7,878 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,879 | 5 | #11,101 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,780 | 10 | #6,463 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,278 | 12 | #4,889 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,699 | 9 | #5,513 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,788 | 9 | #4,437 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,565 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,690 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,973 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,908 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,120 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,205 | — | — |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,463 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,513 | — | — |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,461 | 7 | #3,389 |
| 1925 | 53 | #1,039 | 5 | #4,414 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,500 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eris in 2025?
Eris ranked #1,623 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 128 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eris?
3,343 babies have been named Eris in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eris most popular?
Eris peaked in 1923, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Eris a boy or girl name?
Eris is used for both: about 84% of babies named Eris have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Eris rising or falling?
Eris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.