Unisex · #10,193 in 2026

Erine

Current Rank
#10,193
Peak Rank
#5,749 (1979)
Total Babies
88
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,749 (88 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,634 (12 total)
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
1990
Last Year
1979
Peak Year
#5749
Peak Rank
88
Total Count
11
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1974
First Year
1975
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#4634
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Erine

As a girl name

Erine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 11 Erines were born — ranking #5,749 that year. As of 2026, Erine ranks #10,193 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Erines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Erine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 6 Erines were born — ranking #4,634 that year. As of 2026, Erine ranks #4,797 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Erines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Erine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erine

What does the name Erine mean?
Erine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Erine in 2026?
In 2026, Erine ranks #10,193 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Erine most popular?
Erine reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #5,749 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Erine a unisex name?
Yes — Erine is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 88% of Erines assigned female and 12% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Erine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erine include Chanetta, Haunani, Athenia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erine

Erine is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Erine's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #5,749. Use the chart and map above to compare Erine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.