Erynne
Of Irish origin, meaning "enduring one" or "hardy".
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Erynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Erynne today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erynne births was 2001 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erynne. 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
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
2001
13 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2007 SSA rank
#16,116
Tracked since 1975
Census
Erynne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 228 people with the first name Erynne, which placed it at #35,335 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,335
National first-name rank
People counted
228
228 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Erynne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Erynne is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (16.7%) and Hispanic (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Erynne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Erynne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.0% · 146
- Black or African American16.7% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.3% · 12
- Two or more races4.8% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Popularity
Erynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erynne from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 64 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erynne 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 Erynne 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 Erynne
The given name Erynne originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient Hellenic era. Derived from the Greek word "Eirene," meaning "peace," this name carries a profound significance associated with tranquility, harmony, and serenity.
One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in ancient Greek mythology. Eirene, the personification of peace, was revered as a goddess who brought an end to conflict and strife. Her presence symbolized the restoration of calm and balance in the aftermath of wars and upheavals.
Throughout the ages, the name Erynne has been borne by various notable figures. In the 5th century BCE, Erynne of Teos was a renowned Greek poet and philosopher, celebrated for her contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time. Her works, though fragmentary, have left an indelible mark on the literary and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece.
During the Byzantine era, Erynne of Constantinople, born in 1090 CE, was a prominent scholar and theologian. Her theological treatises and commentaries on sacred texts were highly influential, and she played a pivotal role in shaping the religious and intellectual landscape of the era.
In the realm of the arts, Erynne Falconi, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1455 CE, left an enduring legacy through her exquisite frescoes and portraits. Her works adorned the walls of churches and noble residences, capturing the essence of the Renaissance's artistic renaissance.
The name Erynne also found its way into the annals of history through the figure of Erynne Villiers, a prominent English courtier and influential figure during the reign of King Charles II in the 17th century. Born in 1653 CE, she was known for her wit, intelligence, and political acumen, and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of her time.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Erynne Desmond, an Irish noblewoman and rebel leader who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1520 CE, she fiercely defended her family's lands and territories against English forces, earning her a place in the annals of Irish history as a symbol of resistance and courage.
People
Erynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erynne 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
Erynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erynne 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 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Erynne a common name?
We classify Erynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 179 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Erynne was 2001, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erynne is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Erynne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 228 people with the name Erynne, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,335 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Erynne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Erynne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Erynne leans strongly female. 227 people counted with this name were female (97.0%), compared with 7 male bearers (3.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Erynne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Erynne is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (16.7%) and Hispanic (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Erynne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Erynne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.0% (146 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Erynne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erynne 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 Erynne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erynne 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 Erynne 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.
How common is the name Erynne?
See how many Americans are named Erynne on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.