Earin
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to "ear".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Earin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Earin today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Earin births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Earin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Earin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,560
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Earin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Earin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Earin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Earin
The name Earin has its roots in the ancient Celtic language, originating in the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the Old Irish word "éar," which means "noble" or "illustrious." The name is thought to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Earin can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In this text, an individual named Earin mac Báetáin is mentioned as a prominent chieftain from the kingdom of Uí Fiachrach in the 7th century.
In the 9th century, an Irish monk named Earin of Tallaght is believed to have founded the Cill Dara monastery, which later became known as the town of Kildare. This monastic settlement played a significant role in the preservation of learning and scholarship during the Middle Ages.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Earin gained popularity among the noble classes of Ireland and Scotland. One notable figure was Earin mac Muiredhaigh, a 12th-century Irish king who ruled over the kingdom of Leinster.
In the 14th century, Earin Ó Conchobhair, a member of the influential Ó Conchobhair dynasty, is recorded as having been the Bishop of Clonfert in Ireland.
Another historical figure associated with the name Earin was Earin mac Ruaidhrí, a 15th-century Irish nobleman and chieftain of the Clann Fermaige, a powerful family from County Sligo.
As the name Earin spread beyond its Celtic origins, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Erin, Erine, and Earan. However, the original form, Earin, remained prevalent in Ireland and Scotland throughout the medieval and early modern periods.
While the name Earin is not as common in contemporary times, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural traditions. Its etymology and association with nobility and medieval figures have contributed to its enduring legacy and recognition as a distinctly Celtic name.
People
Earin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Earin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Earin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Earin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Earin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Earin a common name?
We classify Earin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Earin most popular?
The single biggest year for Earin was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Earin is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Earin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Earin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Earin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Earin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Earin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Earin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Earin?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Earin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.