UK girl's name
Eirinn
A feminine name of Irish origin representing Ireland.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eirinn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eirinn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 11 births.
This profile covers 141 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 370 living people in the UK are called Eirinn. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eirinn ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 11 girls were registered as Eirinn.
- • Eirinn ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #127 in 2024.
- • About 370 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eirinn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2014
11 births
Estimated living
370
2026
Meaning
What does Eirinn mean?
The name Eirinn is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "Éirinn," which means "Ireland." This name is closely connected to Irish culture and dates back several centuries. The earliest recorded use of the name Eirinn can be traced back to ancient Irish texts and manuscripts from the 5th century AD.
The name Eirinn is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "Ériu," which was the name of a Celtic goddess associated with sovereignty and the land. In Irish mythology, Ériu was one of the three legendary queens who gave their names to Ireland, along with Banba and Fódla.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Eirinn can be found in the ancient Irish text known as the "Lebor Gabála Érenn" or the "Book of Invasions," which dates back to the 11th century. This text recounts the mythological origins of Ireland and its people, and it includes stories and legends related to the goddess Ériu.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eirinn. One of the earliest recorded examples is Eirinn ingen Anrotháin (fl. 7th century), an Irish princess and daughter of the King of Uí Failghe. Another notable figure was Eirinn Ní Dhúill (c. 1640-1705), an Irish noblewoman and poet who wrote in the Irish language.
In the 18th century, Eirinn Ní Chrualaoich (1718-1795) was a renowned Irish harper and musician who is credited with preserving traditional Irish music and harp playing. Eirinn Ní Mhaonaigh (1748-1825) was an Irish-language poet and songwriter from County Donegal, known for her contributions to the Irish literary tradition.
In more recent times, Eirinn Ní Bhriain (1920-2015) was an Irish language activist and educator who played a significant role in the revival of the Irish language in the 20th century. She was awarded the Gradam an Phiarsaigh, one of Ireland's highest honors for her contributions to the language and culture.
The name Eirinn has a rich cultural and historical significance, deeply rooted in Irish mythology, literature, and tradition. It serves as a powerful symbol of Irish identity and heritage, reflecting the enduring connection between the people and the land.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eirinn over time
The chart below shows babies named Eirinn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eirinn, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eirinn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eirinn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3773 | 30 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3757 | 62 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3291 | 41 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1970 | 8 | 1 |
Geography
Where Eirinn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eirinn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eirinn ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #127 in 2024.
Across the UK
Eirinn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2019
9 years of NRS records, 41 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#127 in 2024
22 years of NISRA records, 190 total registered
Related
Names similar to Eirinn
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- Ella 69,101
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- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eirinn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eirinn in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eirinn was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Eirinn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 11 babies registered as Eirinn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eirinn?
A feminine name of Irish origin representing Ireland.
How many people are called Eirinn in the UK?
A total of 141 babies have been registered as Eirinn across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 41 more in Scotland and 190 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Eirinn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eirinn ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #127 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.