Erdine
A feminine name of contested origin, possibly derived from Erde (meaning "earth" in German).
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Erdine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Erdine today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erdine births was 1922 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erdine. 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
- • The typical person named Erdine is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Erdines were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Erdine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1922
15 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1942 SSA rank
#4,847
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Erdine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erdine from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 99 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erdine 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 Erdine 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 Erdine
The name Erdine is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, with its roots tracing back to the 8th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "erd," meaning earth or land, combined with the suffix "-ine," which was commonly used to form feminine names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erdine can be found in the Carolingian Chronicles, a historical record compiled during the reign of Charlemagne in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. The chronicles mention an Erdine, a noblewoman from the Frankish territories.
During the Middle Ages, the name Erdine gained popularity among the aristocratic classes in various regions of present-day Germany and France. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Erdine of Saxony, a 10th-century duchess and patron of the arts, and Erdine de Montfort, a 12th-century French noblewoman renowned for her philanthropic endeavors.
In the 16th century, Erdine von Hatzfeldt, a German Renaissance poet and writer, gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition. Her collections of poetry and philosophical musings were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of her time.
During the 18th century, Erdine Müller, a German botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life. Her meticulous observations and detailed illustrations of various plant species were highly regarded by her contemporaries and helped advance the field of botany.
In more recent times, Erdine Gruber, an Austrian painter and sculptor active in the early 20th century, gained acclaim for her vibrant and expressive works. Her art pieces, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, were celebrated for their unique style and emotional depth.
It is worth noting that while the name Erdine has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, its usage has been relatively limited throughout history, with only a few notable figures bearing this name. Nevertheless, the name's connection to the concept of earth and land imbues it with a sense of grounding and connection to nature.
People
Erdine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erdine 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
Erdine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erdine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erdine 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Erdine a common name?
We classify Erdine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erdine most popular?
The single biggest year for Erdine was 1922, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erdine is about 91 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 Erdine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erdine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erdine 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 Erdine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erdine 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 Erdine 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 Americans are named Erdine?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Erdine at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.