Eren
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Eren
Eren ranks among the Top 50 boys' names in Turkey, among the Top 1000 in England and Wales, and is virtually unknown in the US. With a sound that's similar to Aaron or Erin, it may be mistaken for one of those more familiar choices but does make an easily-translated and attractive name. Eren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, with parents potential inspired by the character Eren Yeager in the popular Japanese manga series Attack on Titan.
Eren for girls#12297 US
Eren is a feminine name with multicultural origins, though it can also be used for boys in some cultures. In Turkish, Eren means 'saint' or 'holy person,' while it may also derive from Celtic elements meaning 'peace.' The name gained international recognition through the popular manga and anime series 'Attack on Titan,' where Eren is the male protagonist. As a feminine name in Western contexts, it offers a short, contemporary sound with cross-cultural appeal. Its brevity and modern feel make it attractive to parents seeking a name that's both distinctive and easy to pronounce. Despite its simplicity, Eren carries rich cultural connotations and a strong, memorable quality.
Pronounced EH-ren.
As of October 2026, Eren ranked #882 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #869 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,724 | 44 | 22.9 |
| 2015 | #2,310 | 57 | 29.7 |
| 2016 | #2,418 | 53 | 27.9 |
| 2017 | #2,196 | 61 | 33 |
| 2018 | #1,876 | 80 | 44 |
| 2019 | #1,693 | 94 | 52.4 |
| 2020 | #2,300 | 59 | 34.2 |
| 2021 | #1,193 | 164 | 93.7 |
| 2022 | #953 | 238 | 136.3 |
| 2023 | #939 | 240 | 140.3 |
| 2024 | #869 | 276 | 160.2 |
| 2025 | #882 | 270 | 158.1 |
World rankings
Eren for boys
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- Eren JaegerBoy
character in the anime "Attack On Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin"
- Eren JaegerGirl
male protagonist of the popular Japanese manga, "Shingeki no Kyojin"(Attack on Titan)