How Many People Are Named Eryn?

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

Eryn
Very Rare
Irish

Eryn means 'sunrise' in Irish, making it both beautiful and rare. Only 1 in 44,588 Americans are named Eryn, with around 7,401 people living today. The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern name.

~7,401
Living in US
1 in 44,588
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sunrise
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders and have a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,488
Worldwide Bearers
#108,065
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,401
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇫🇷 France
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
6
🇨🇱 Chile
6
🇨🇴 Colombia
4
🇵🇪 Peru
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
160 (2%)
♀ Female
7,241 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
4,399
Would be under 30 (58%)
3,108
Would be 30–60 (41%)
27
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7,534 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

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

📜 Eryn Through the Generations

Eryn peaked in popularity in 2000 with 263 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 7,401 people named Eryn living in the US, with an average age of 27. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 4,399 under 30 and 3,108 between 30 and 60, indicating that Eryn remains a name favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 683
Texas 632
Georgia 290
Florida 280
Ohio 254
Pennsylvania 246
Michigan 210
Illinois 203
New York 189
Virginia 144

✨ Similar Names to Eryn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eryn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Eryn

How Many People Have the Name Eryn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,401 people in the United States currently share the name Eryn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eryn a Common or Rare Name?

Eryn 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 Eryn Mean?

Eryn means "sunrise" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eryn in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Eryn Most Popular?

The name Eryn reached peak popularity in 2000, with 263 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Eryn?

Approximately 7,401 people named Eryn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,534. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,588 Americans.

Is Eryn a rare name?

Eryn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eryn mean?

Eryn means "sunrise" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Eryn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Eryn are male and 98% are female.

When was Eryn most popular?

Eryn peaked in 2000 with 263 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US7,401
All-Time Births7,534
1 in X1 in 44,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2000
World Rank#108,065
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.