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Eryn

Girl name · 287 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eryn: 287 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 2008.

Eryn is a modern variant of Erin, the anglicised form of Éirinn, the Irish dative case of Éire, meaning 'Ireland'. Though often considered a feminine name, it has been used for boys in Scotland and elsewhere, giving it a subtle unisex appeal. Its most famous bearer is stage and screen actress Eryn Norvell. While no major place is directly named after a bearer, the root of Eryn connects strongly to the Emerald Isle itself, and the spelling Eryn has shared its popularity in Scotland alongside the Welsh-sounding variant Eirian. Its gentle sound and direct link to the neighbouring island make it a name that feels both familiar and lightly distinctive.

Girl 30 of 52 years

Peak year
200823 babies
Latest (2023)
#7493 babies
Total births
287since 1991
5-year trend
▼ 43%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 23
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).