Errin

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How to Pronounce Errin

Pronounced AIR-in /ˈɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Errin is a doubled-r spelling of Erin, from the Irish Éirinn, the dative form of Éire and a poetic name for Ireland itself.Medium

In 30 seconds: Errin is a variant spelling of Erin — from Éirinn, a poetic name for Ireland herself (said 'AIR-in').

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MeaningErrin is a doubled-r spelling of Erin, from the Irish Éirinn, the dative form of Éire and a poetic name for Ireland itself.

U.S. rank (2017)#14677 ↘ Falling

2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 848

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Errin is a spelling variant of Erin, from the Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire and a poetic name for Ireland. It became popular as a girl's name in the twentieth century as a warm nod to Irish heritage.

The Errin spelling stayed rare, cresting around 1977 during Erin's own rise, then fading. It reads as an Irish-flavored variant of that era and has not been widely revived.

Did you know? Erin is essentially the name of Ireland used as a first name; the phrase 'Erin go bragh', 'Ireland forever', carried it into English-speaking hearts.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Erin — Irish Éirinn, poetic name for IrelandU.S. Social Security Administration — c.1977 small peak with Erin

Variations

ErinErynErinn

Nicknames

ErrRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Errin mean?

Errin is a variant of Erin, from the Irish Éirinn, a poetic name for Ireland.

How do you pronounce Errin?

It's said AIR-in /ˈɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first, like Erin.

Is Errin a boy or girl name?

Errin is used here as a girl's name, following Erin.

How popular is Errin?

Errin is a rare spelling of the more common Erin.