Erion
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "golden one".
Name Census estimates that about 694 living Americans carry the first name Erion. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Erion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erion births was 2008 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erion. 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
694
~ 1 in 493,882 Americans
Peak year
2008
40 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,934
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Erion
Erion leans heavily male at 83.9% of total registrations, but 113 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Erion as a male name
- Ranked #6,934 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (32 births)
Erion as a female name
- Ranked #15,172 in 2014
- 6 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2000 (12 births)
Popularity
Erion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erion from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 307 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erion 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 Erion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Erions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Erion
The name Erion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the word "erion," which means "wool." This connection to the textile industry suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those involved in the production or trade of wool, such as shepherds or merchants.
Historically, the name Erion can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was in use during the classical period. While it does not appear to have been a commonly used name, there are references to individuals bearing this name in various historical texts and records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erion is found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Pausanias, who lived in the 2nd century AD. He mentions an individual named Erion in his writings, though little is known about the specific details of this person's life.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th centuries, the name Erion appears to have gained some popularity within certain regions of the Byzantine Empire. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing this name, including a Byzantine scholar and philosopher named Erion of Nicomedia, who lived in the 5th century AD.
In the later medieval period, the name Erion continued to be used, albeit infrequently, across various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of this name was Erion of Viterbo, an Italian monk and chronicler who lived in the 12th century. His written works, known as the "Gesta Romanorum," provide valuable insights into the history and culture of that time.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Erion was Erion of Pisa, an Italian scholar and mathematician who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of mathematics and is credited with introducing the use of Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe.
In more recent centuries, the name Erion has remained relatively uncommon, although it has been used sporadically in various parts of the world. Erion Bogdani, an Albanian writer and scholar who lived in the 16th century, is one notable figure who bore this name during the Renaissance period.
While the name Erion has its roots in ancient Greek culture and language, its usage has been relatively limited throughout history. However, its connection to the textile industry and the few notable individuals who have carried this name provide an interesting glimpse into the cultural and historical significance of this unique moniker.
People
Erion + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 694 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erion 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 493,882 US residents.
Is Erion a common name?
We classify Erion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 703 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erion most popular?
The single biggest year for Erion was 2008, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erion is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Erion a male name?
Yes, 83.9% of people registered as Erion 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.
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.