Eriyonna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Eriyonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eriyonna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eriyonna births was 2007 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eriyonna. 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 Eriyonna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2007
10 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,891
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Eriyonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eriyonna from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 52 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eriyonna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eriyonna 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 Eriyonna 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 Eriyonna
The name Eriyonna is a relatively modern name with no definitive origins or historical records. It appears to be a combination of the English name Erin, derived from the Irish Eireann meaning "Ireland," and the suffix "-yonna," potentially influenced by names like Gianna or Arianna.
While the name Erin has ancient Celtic roots, the variant Eriyonna does not seem to have any direct ties to specific cultures or languages of antiquity. There are no known references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents prior to the 20th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eriyonna are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and creative name choice. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from earlier periods who bore this name.
It is possible that some individuals may have been given this name in recent decades, but no prominent public figures or celebrities immediately come to mind. The name Eriyonna remains a relatively uncommon and modern name, lacking a deep-rooted historical background or significant cultural associations.
As a relatively new name, Eriyonna does not have a rich tapestry of historical references or notable bearers from past eras. Its origins and evolution remain largely undocumented, reflecting the creative naming trends of modern times rather than drawing upon ancient linguistic or cultural roots.
People
Eriyonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eriyonna 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
Eriyonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eriyonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eriyonna 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Eriyonna a common name?
We classify Eriyonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eriyonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Eriyonna was 2007, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eriyonna is about 17 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 Eriyonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eriyonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eriyonna 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 Eriyonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eriyonna 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 Eriyonna 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 common is the name Eriyonna?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Eriyonna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.