Name meaning & stats
Erin
Erin means “Ireland”. 325,278 US babies since 1940, peak 1983. Notable Erins are 2.0× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“Ireland”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1983
325,278 US babies were named Erin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Erins end up
Not enough notable Erins yet, so this uses the spelling family: Erin, Erinn.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | High · 55 people |
| Footballer | 2.0× | High · 29 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Medium · 21 people |
| Basketball player | 1.6× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, the Erin family show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Erin has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Erin is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1983)