Eryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-in /ˈɛr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Erin, a poetic name for Ireland (from Eire). Usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note. Soft and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Irish name: Eryn spells Erin, 'Ireland' (said 'AIR-in'). Used here for a boy — we note it.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Erin, a poetic name for Ireland (from Eire). Usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note. Soft and lyrical.

U.S. rank (2021)#11164 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

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

Eryn respells Erin, a poetic name for Ireland. It is used here for a boy; Erin is usually a girl's name, which we note — soft and rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'AIR-in').

For boys it appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and Irish.

Did you know? Eryn is a spelling of Erin — a poetic name for Ireland, from Eire — used here for a boy, though Erin is usually a girl's name, which we note (said 'AIR-in').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Eryn — Erin spelling; Irish 'Ireland'; cross-sex

Variations

ErinEryneErinn

Nicknames

EryRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eryn mean?

Eryn is a spelling of Erin, a poetic name for Ireland (from Eire). It is used here for a boy, though Erin is usually a girl's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eryn?

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

Is Eryn a boy or girl name?

Eryn is used here as a boy's name; note Erin is usually a girl's name.

How popular is Eryn?

Eryn is a rare name for boys in the U.S.