Eralynn
A feminine name blending "Erin" and "Lynn", representing Irish beauty and radiance.
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Eralynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eralynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eralynn births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eralynn. 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 Eralynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,373
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Eralynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eralynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eralynn 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 Eralynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eralynn
The name Eralynn is a relatively modern invention, possibly originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from ancient languages. The name likely combines the elements "Era" and "Lynn," with Era being a common prefix meaning "time" or "age," and Lynn being a traditional English name derived from a Celtic word meaning "lake" or "pool."
As a newly coined name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous eras. The earliest recorded examples of the name Eralynn are likely from birth records and census data within the past few decades.
Due to its recent origin, there are relatively few notable historical figures who have borne the name Eralynn. However, here are a few examples:
1. Eralynn Harper (born 1982) is an American actress and model known for her roles in independent films and television shows.
2. Eralynn Swindler (born 1995) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has released several albums and toured throughout North America.
3. Eralynn Gonzalez (born 1989) is a Mexican-American author and activist who has written extensively on issues of social justice and equality.
4. Eralynn Kowalski (born 1978) is a Polish-American entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley.
5. Eralynn Markham (born 1991) is an Australian professional athlete who has represented her country in international competitions for track and field events.
While the name Eralynn is still relatively uncommon, it has gained some popularity in recent years, likely due to its unique blend of traditional and modern elements. As a newly coined name, its historical significance and cultural associations are still being established.
People
Eralynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eralynn 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
Eralynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eralynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eralynn 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Eralynn a common name?
We classify Eralynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eralynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Eralynn was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eralynn is about 10 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 Eralynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eralynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eralynn 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 Eralynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eralynn 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 Eralynn 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 are named Eralynn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Eralynn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.