UK girl's name
Erryn
A gender-neutral name of Scottish origin meaning "from Erin" or "Irish".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Erryn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Erryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Erryn. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Erryn ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Erryn.
- • Erryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Erryn mean?
The name Erryn is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in regions that are now modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "eirinn," which means "green" or "verdant." This connection to nature and the lush greenery of the British Isles likely played a role in the name's early development.
In ancient Celtic mythology, there are references to deities and figures associated with nature, fertility, and the earth. While no direct links have been established, the name's linguistic roots suggest a potential connection to these early beliefs and folklore. However, concrete historical records of the name's usage during this period are scarce.
The earliest documented examples of the name Erryn can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in Ireland and Scotland. During this time, the name was predominantly used for males, though its meaning and significance may have evolved over the centuries. One notable figure from this era was Erryn MacLeod, a Scottish clan chief who lived in the 13th century and played a role in various conflicts and territorial disputes.
As time progressed, the name gradually gained popularity across the British Isles and eventually made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 16th century, there are records of an Erryn O'Connell, an Irish nobleman and landowner who was involved in local politics and affairs.
In the 18th century, Erryn Blackwell, an English writer and philosopher, gained recognition for his works exploring themes of morality and ethics. His writings and ideas influenced intellectual circles of the time.
Moving into the 19th century, Erryn Davies was a Welsh artist renowned for his landscape paintings, capturing the beauty of the Welsh countryside and its natural scenery.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Erryn Sinclair was a Canadian explorer and adventurer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing to geographical knowledge and exploration at the time.
Throughout its history, the name Erryn has maintained a connection to its Celtic roots and associations with nature, while also being embraced by individuals from various cultural backgrounds and walks of life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Erryn over time
The chart below shows babies named Erryn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Erryn, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erryn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erryn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4513 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Erryn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Erryn. 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.
Erryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
Across the UK
Erryn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#653 in 1997
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Erryn
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- 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
Erryn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Erryn in the UK right now?
In 2018, Erryn was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Erryn most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Erryn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Erryn?
A gender-neutral name of Scottish origin meaning "from Erin" or "Irish".
How many people are called Erryn in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Erryn across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Erryn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Erryn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #653 in 1997. 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.