Unisex · #8,980 in 2026

Erys

Erys is the second studio album by American rapper Jaden, released on July 5, 2019, through MSFTSMusic and Roc Nation. It is the follow-up to 2017's Syre, and features collaborations with Tyler, the Creator, Trinidad James, ASAP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Lido, and Willow. The lead single "Again" was released on July 2.

Current Rank
#8,980
Peak Rank
#8,980 (2023)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,980 (29 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,889 (6 total)
👧As Girl Name
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#8980
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
4
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#10889
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Erys

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Erys is the second studio album by American rapper Jaden, released on July 5, 2019, through MSFTSMusic and Roc Nation. It is the follow-up to 2017's Syre, and features collaborations with Tyler, the Creator, Trinidad James, ASAP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Lido, and Willow. The lead single "Again" was released on July 2.

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Origin & history
Following the release of his debut studio album Syre in 2017, Jaden announced the follow-up Erys in December of the same year. In September 2018, Smith told Zane Lowe that while he likes "to do it all" and "experiment", "the people have spoken on what they like from me so I try to come really, really hard", describing Erys as a "strict, hard rap album". He went on to say that "every song, back to back, [will be] high tempo, [and have] a lot of bass like just crazy".

The Story of Erys

As a girl name

Erys first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2019, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Eryss were born — ranking #8,980 that year. As of 2026, Erys ranks #8,980 for girls with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Eryss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Erys first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2024, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 6 Eryss were born — ranking #10,889 that year. As of 2026, Erys ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Eryss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Erys

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erys 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 Erys

What does the name Erys mean?
Erys is the second studio album by American rapper Jaden, released on July 5, 2019, through MSFTSMusic and Roc Nation. It is the follow-up to 2017's Syre, and features collaborations with Tyler, the Creator, Trinidad James, ASAP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Lido, and Willow. The lead single "Again" was released on July 2.
How popular is Erys in 2026?
In 2026, Erys ranks #8,980 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Erys most popular?
Erys reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,980 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Erys a unisex name?
Yes — Erys is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 83% of Eryss assigned female and 17% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Erys?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erys include Holliday, Macrina, Gaela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erys

Erys is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Erys's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,980. Use the chart and map above to compare Erys'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.