Erin
Girl name · 9,643 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Erin: 9,643 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 490 births in 2001.
The name Erin is the anglicised form of the Irish Éirinn, the dative case of Éire, meaning "Ireland." It carries a deeply poetic, romantic association as a personification of the country, much like calling Scotland "Alba" or "Caledonia." Famous bearers include the American actress Erin Brockovich, whose real-life environmental crusade inspired the Oscar-winning film, and Erin O'Connor, the iconic British supermodel. As a place connection, the River Erne in Ireland shares the same ancient root. An interesting note for Scottish parents: while Erin is overwhelmingly an Irish name, it has been a consistent and popular choice in Scotland for decades, frequently appearing in the top 50 baby names during the 1990s.
Girl 50 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2001490 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #12636 babies
- Total births
- 9,643since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y