Eirian
Meaningbright, silver · Welsh
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,199 in 2024
7 babies were named Eirian in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
US births per million boys, 2024–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eirian, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eirian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEirian first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,199.
- New on the sceneEirian wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2024.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Eirian means “bright, silver”.
About the name Eirian
Eirian is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “bright, silver”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Eirian for boys from 2024 to 2025, in 2 of those 2 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,199 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.6 | 634,921 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Eirian
What does the name Eirian mean?
Eirian means “bright, silver” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Eirian?
Eirian has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Eirian a boy or girl name?
Eirian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eirian?
Eirian ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,199).