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<p>Erin as a masculine name has Irish origins, derived from "Éirinn," the dative case of "Éire" (Ireland). While more commonly recognized as a feminine name in many countries today, Erin has historic usage as a boy's name, particularly in Ireland and Scottish communities. The name literally means "from Ireland" and carries strong Celtic heritage. As a masculine name, Erin peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1970s-80s but has since become more frequently used for girls. The name is short, strong, and easily pronounced across languages. For boys, it offers Celtic heritage with a soft yet dignified sound that balances traditional roots with contemporary appeal.</p>

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The name Erin peaked for boys at #442 in 1974. The name is most popular in ERIN, ERIN, and ERIN. Erin is also used for girls, ranking #833 in 2025.

The name Erin is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "from the island to the west".

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First-wave Irish name and place name—the poetic name for Ireland—now supplanted by newer alternatives such as Maeve and Delaney. 

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The name Erin is currently ranked #833 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #18 in 1983. The name is most popular in ERIN, ERIN, and ERIN. Erin is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,470	51	26.6
2015	#2,260	59	30.8
2016	#2,901	41	21.6
2017	#2,429	53	28.6
2018	#3,121	37	20.4
2019	#3,375	34	18.9
2020	#2,943	40	23.2
2021	#3,199	37	21.1
2022	#4,118	26	14.9
2023	#3,491	33	19.3
2024	#3,616	31	18
2025	#4,587	22	12.9

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