How Many People Are Named Eri?

Complete statistics for the name Eri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eri
Very Rare
Japanese

Eri is a very rare female name, with only 844 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 391,013 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk, 60%, of its bearers being under 30.

~844
Living in US
1 in 391,013
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Elegant Innovative Sophisticated
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

92,941
Worldwide Bearers
#10,887
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
61,708
🇯🇵 Japan
16,519
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
4,235
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,842
🇺🇸 United States
1,718
🇲🇽 Mexico
969
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
492
🇮🇳 India
481
🇹🇭 Thailand
472
🇳🇬 Nigeria
428

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
374 (44%)
♀ Female
470 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
513
Would be under 30 (60%)
339
Would be 30–60 (39%)
10
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 862 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eri Through the Generations

Eri has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 55 births. The average age of those named Eri is 23, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. Of the 844 individuals named Eri in the US, 513 are under 30, 339 are between 30 and 60, and only 10 are over 60, showcasing its status as a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 50
Texas 16
Ohio 6
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Eri

Eri is a common feminine Japanese given name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Eri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eri's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Eri

How Many People Have the Name Eri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 844 people in the United States currently share the name Eri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 391,013 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eri a Common or Rare Name?

Eri is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eri Mean?

Eri means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eri in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Eri Most Popular?

The name Eri reached peak popularity in 2024, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eri?

Approximately 844 people named Eri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 862. That works out to roughly 1 in 391,013 Americans.

Is Eri a rare name?

Eri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 391,013 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eri mean?

Eri means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Eri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Eri are male and 56% are female.

When was Eri most popular?

Eri peaked in 2024 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US844
All-Time Births862
1 in X1 in 391,013
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2024
World Rank#10,887
Male %44%
Female %56%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.