Erin
Erin sits comfortably in the UK charts at #72 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Erin
Erin ranked #72 in 2025, down from its peak of #27 in 2007 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Erin is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Erin on the register.
In the US it sits at #797 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Erin
- Erin Anttila — Erin Helena Maureen Anttila, better known as simply Erin, is a Finnish singer who rose to fame with the pop group Nylon Beat.
- Erin Hamilton — Erin Kate Hamilton is an American dance and electronic music singer.
- Erin Jackson — Erin Jackson is an American speed skater, roller derby player, and Olympic gold medalist.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Erin
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Erin
Almost certainly the only Erin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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