Eri
- US rank
- #3,975
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,277 in 2024
36 babies were named Eri in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,584 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
US births per million boys, 1963–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eri you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Eri
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 44,643 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eri, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eri would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEri first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,277.
- Then vs nowEri is 6.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 44,643.
- TrendEri has climbed 3,584 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,975. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlEri is given to both boys and girls: 86% of the 42 babies named Eri in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Eri
Eri is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with E and ending in “-eri”. US birth records list Eri for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 40 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,277 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,975, with 36 babies. Of the 42 US babies named Eri in 2025, 86% were girls and 14% were boys.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 683,761 girls |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 192,308 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 162,338 girls |
| 2000s | 1.0 | 961,538 girls |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 274,725 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 46,332 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,346,154 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 177,936 boys |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
More Irish names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
Questions about the name Eri
What is the origin of the name Eri?
Eri has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Abigail.
Is Eri a boy or girl name?
Both. Eri is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 86% of US babies named Eri were girls.
How popular is the name Eri?
Eri ranked #3,975 for US girls in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,277).