Eredin
An Old English name meaning "powerful and steadfast warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Eredin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eredin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eredin births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eredin. 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 Eredin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,788
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Eredin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eredin 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 Eredin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eredin
The name Eredin originates from the ancient Elvish language spoken by the Aen Seidhe elves in the Northern Kingdoms of the Continent. The name likely has its roots in the words "ere" meaning "alone" and "din" meaning "force" or "power". Thus, the name Eredin can be interpreted to mean "lone force" or "solitary power".
Records of the name Eredin can be found in ancient Elven texts dating back to the times of the Conjunction of the Spheres, over a thousand years ago. It is mentioned in some of the earliest chronicles of the Aen Seidhe, suggesting it was a name used by the ancient Elven tribes.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Eredin was an Elven warrior and commander who lived during the First Landing of Humans on the Continent, around the 500s of the human calendar. This Eredin led a band of Elven guerrilla fighters against the early human settlers, earning a reputation as a formidable and cunning adversary.
Another notable Eredin was an Elven sage and philosopher who lived in the 8th century. His writings on the nature of magic and the Aen Seidhe's place in the world were widely studied and debated by scholars of his time.
In the 11th century, an Elven noble named Eredin rose to prominence as a prominent leader of the Aen Seidhe resistance against the expanding human kingdoms. He was known for his unwavering defiance and his skill as a strategist.
During the Third Northern War in the 13th century, an Elven commander named Eredin led a contingent of Aen Seidhe warriors in support of the Redanian forces. His bravery and tactical acumen were renowned, and he was credited with several key victories against the Nilfgaardian Empire.
In more recent times, an Elven mage named Eredin Bréacc Glas, also known as the King of the Wild Hunt, played a significant role in the events surrounding the Witcher Geralt of Rivia's adventures in the late 13th century. This Eredin was a powerful and enigmatic figure, leading the spectral riders of the Wild Hunt in their pursuit of the elusive Ciri.
People
Eredin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eredin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eredin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eredin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eredin 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 Eredin a common name?
We classify Eredin 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 Eredin most popular?
The single biggest year for Eredin was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eredin is about 3 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 Eredin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eredin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eredin 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 Eredin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eredin 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 Eredin 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 Eredin?
Find out how many Americans are named Eredin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.