UK girl's name
Eiren
A Japanese name meaning "blessed", "blessed child", or "peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eiren is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eiren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eiren is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Eiren. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eiren ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Eiren.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eiren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Eiren mean?
The name Eiren has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "eirene," which means peace or tranquility. It is believed to have first appeared around the 5th century BCE, a time when Greek culture and philosophy flourished across the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eiren can be found in Greek mythology, where Eirene was the personification of peace. She was often depicted carrying a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and prosperity that comes with peaceful times. Eirene was revered by the ancient Greeks, who built temples and altars in her honor.
The name Eiren was relatively uncommon in ancient Greece, but it gained some prominence during the Roman era. One notable figure who bore this name was Eiren of Crete, a philosopher who lived in the 1st century BCE. She was known for her teachings on the nature of the soul and its relationship with the divine.
As Christianity spread across Europe, the name Eiren fell out of favor due to its pagan connotations. However, it reemerged in the Renaissance era, when there was a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. One of the earliest recorded instances of this revival was Eiren Fokas, a Greek scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century.
In the 17th century, the name Eiren gained some popularity in Ireland, where it was likely influenced by the Gaelic name Eireann, meaning "Ireland." One notable figure from this period was Eiren O'Donnell, an Irish noblewoman who played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s.
Over the centuries, the name Eiren has been used in various forms and spellings, such as Eirene, Irene, and Irina. Some notable historical figures who bore this name include Irene of Athens, a Byzantine empress who ruled in the 8th century, and Irina Bokova, a Bulgarian diplomat who served as the Director-General of UNESCO from 2009 to 2017.
While the name Eiren is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a significant place in history, serving as a reminder of the ancient Greek ideals of peace and tranquility.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Eiren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eiren was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Eiren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eiren in the UK right now?
In 2001, Eiren was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eiren most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Eiren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eiren?
A Japanese name meaning "blessed", "blessed child", or "peaceful".
How many people are called Eiren in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eiren across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.