Eiress
Unusual feminine name, likely a misspelling or invented variation of "Heiress".
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Eiress. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eiress today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eiress births was 2023 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eiress. 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 Eiress. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2023
20 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,683
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Eiress: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eiress from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 63 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eiress 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 Eiress during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eiress' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eiress
The name Eiress is a unique and intriguing moniker with an enigmatic origin. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Celtic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the word "eira," which translates to "snow" or "frost." This connection to the natural elements suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals born during the colder months or those who possessed a certain ethereal beauty akin to the glistening snowflakes.
Despite its apparent Celtic roots, the earliest known record of the name Eiress dates back to the 12th century, where it appeared in a medieval manuscript from the region now known as Brittany, France. This ancient text, written in the Breton language, chronicled the exploits of a local noblewoman named Eiress de Penthièvre, who was renowned for her bravery and unwavering dedication to defending her lands against invading forces.
As the name spread across Europe, it evolved and took on various spellings and interpretations. In the 14th century, a renowned Italian poet named Eiress Alighieri, distantly related to the illustrious Dante Alighieri, penned a collection of sonnets that celebrated the beauty and grace of her muse, a woman she simply referred to as "Eiress."
In the 16th century, Eiress gained prominence in the Iberian Peninsula, where it was embraced by the Spanish nobility. One notable figure from this era was Eiress de Castilla, a renowned courtier and patron of the arts, whose support for Renaissance painters and sculptors helped shape the artistic landscape of the time.
The 18th century saw the emergence of Eiress Beaumont, a French philosopher and writer who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights. Her seminal work, "Discourse on the Subjugation of Women," was a groundbreaking treatise that influenced the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment era.
Finally, in the 20th century, the name Eiress found its way into the world of literature through the works of the acclaimed American novelist Eiress Wharton. Known for her insightful depictions of the upper-class society of her time, Wharton's novels, such as "The Age of Innocence" and "The House of Mirth," have left an indelible mark on the literary canon.
People
Eiress + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eiress 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
Eiress: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eiress?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eiress 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Eiress a common name?
We classify Eiress as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eiress most popular?
The single biggest year for Eiress was 2023, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eiress is about 5 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 Eiress in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eiress a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eiress in the SSA data are female. 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 Eiress still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eiress 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 Eiress 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 share the name Eiress?
Find out how many people have the name Eiress on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.