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Erie

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Pronounced EER-ee /ˈɪr.i/High

Meaning: From Erie — a Native American people and one of the Great Lakes; the name is linked to a word for 'the long-tailed one' (the panther); we note the place/ethnonymLow

In 30 seconds: A Native American people; the Great Lake: Erie. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowNative American
MeaningFrom Erie — a Native American people and one of the Great Lakes; the name is linked to a word for 'the long-tailed one' (the panther); we note the place/ethnonym
U.S. rank (2025)#13731 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,482

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Erie comes from Erie — a Native American people and one of the Great Lakes; the name is linked to a word for 'the long-tailed one' (the panther; we note the place/ethnonym). A crisp, modern name (said 'EER-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place/nature name. Rare, a-people-and-a-lake at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Erie is the name of a Native American people and one of the Great Lakes — linked to a word for 'the long-tailed one' (the panther) — a crisp, modern name (we note the place/ethnonym; said 'EER-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Erie — place/ethnonym; routes uncertain

Variations

EriEerieErye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erie mean?

Erie is the name of a Native American people and a Great Lake, linked to a word for 'the long-tailed one' (the panther). We note the place/ethnonym.

How do you pronounce Erie?

It's said EER-ee /r.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erie a boy or girl name?

Erie is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Erie?

Erie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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