Erina
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "peaceful" or "peaceful one".
Name Census estimates that about 973 living Americans carry the first name Erina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Erina today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erina births was 2022 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erina. 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.
People living today
973
~ 1 in 352,266 Americans
Peak year
2022
37 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,179
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Erina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erina from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 258 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Erina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erina 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 Erina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Erinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Erina, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Erina
The name Erina has its origins in the Greek language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "eirene," which means "peace" or "tranquility." The name was likely used in various forms throughout the ancient Greek world, with variations such as Eirene and Irene.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Erina can be found in Greek mythology. In the story of the Trojan War, Eirene was the personification of peace, often depicted as a beautiful woman carrying a cornucopia (a horn of plenty) and an infant, representing the blessings of peace and prosperity.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Eirene gained popularity among Greek-speaking Christians. It became a common name for women, particularly those associated with the Church or religious orders. One notable figure was Eirene Doukaina, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was known for her literary works and patronage of the arts.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it evolved into various forms, including Erina in some regions. In the 16th century, Erina Strozzi (1499-1538) was an Italian noblewoman and poet from the powerful Strozzi family of Florence. Her writings, which included poems and letters, provided insights into the lives of Renaissance women in Italy.
Another prominent figure with the name Erina was Erina Araki (1939-2018), a Japanese novelist and poet. She was known for her explorations of themes such as gender, sexuality, and identity in her works, which earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards in Japan.
In the realm of art, Erina Tsukihara (born 1981) is a contemporary Japanese artist known for her intricate paper-cut sculptures and installations. Her work has been exhibited internationally and explores themes of nature, memory, and the fragility of life.
While the name Erina has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has since been adopted and adapted by various societies throughout history, each adding their own unique cultural influences and interpretations to the name.
People
Erina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erina 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
Erina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 973 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erina 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 352,266 US residents.
Is Erina a common name?
We classify Erina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,009 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erina most popular?
The single biggest year for Erina was 2022, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erina is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Erina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erina 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.
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.