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Erinn

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Pronounced AIR-in /ˈɛrɪn/High

Meaning: Erinn is a double-n spelling of Erin, from Irish Éirinn — the dative of Éire and a tender poetic name for Ireland itself. The extra n is decorative and does not change the sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: Erinn respells Erin (AIR-in) — from Irish Éirinn, a poetic name for Ireland — with a doubled final n.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Irish
MeaningErinn is a double-n spelling of Erin, from Irish Éirinn — the dative of Éire and a tender poetic name for Ireland itself. The extra n is decorative and does not change the sound.
U.S. rank (2020)#10525 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019632020

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

Erinn is a spelling of Erin, the English form of Irish Éirinn, a poetic and affectionate name for Ireland. The doubled n is a late-twentieth-century styling choice that leaves the pronunciation untouched.

A girl named Erinn at its 1990 high is now in her thirties. It reads eighties-to-nineties and has not revived as a spelling; Erin remains the standard. The extra n is the main practical note, prompting an occasional 'with two n's' while keeping the familiar sound.

Did you know? Erinn peaked in 1990, in the thick of the Erin vogue, when the plain spelling was a top-tier name and variations like Erinn and Eryn multiplied.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Erinn — Respelling of Erin (Irish Éirinn, 'Ireland')

Variations

ErinErynErynn

Nicknames

RinEri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erinn mean?

Erinn is a spelling of Erin, from Irish Éirinn, a poetic name for Ireland.

How do you pronounce Erinn?

It's said AIR-in /ˈɛrɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erinn a boy or girl name?

Erinn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Erinn?

Erinn was an uncommon spelling that peaked at the turn of the nineties and has been rare since.

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