Total births
848
Unisex name · since 1964
Errin
848 babies named Errin in U.S. Social Security records since 1964, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 848
- total births
- 1964–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
848 girls have been named Errin since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Errin has 848 recorded births among girls since 1964, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2017.
- 848 total births
- 1964–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
848 girls have been named Errin since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 848
- total births
- 1964–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Errin was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
46 babies were named Errin in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Errin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Errin's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Errin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Errin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2017
- Peak year (1977)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Errin popularity over time - boys
271 total births recorded since 1966 (Errin as boys' name)
Errin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Errin's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Errin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 45
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
304 births
- 1980s
1980s
258 births
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 304 births (36% of all-time use).
How Errin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Errin's total volume
Errin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Errin by state
Where Errin concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 2.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Errin's total US births 2.7%
Even split
23 of 848 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Errin? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 848 babies named Errin. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 46 births.
When was Errin most popular? ▼
Errin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Errin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Errin are California (23 births), Ohio (10 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Errin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Errin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 848 births, and as a boy's name it has 271 births.
How long has the name Errin been used? ▼
Records for Errin go back to 1964, giving 54 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Errin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Errica, Erricka, Errika, Erryn, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Errin's data
- Errin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Errins (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Errin
Nearby Names Like Errin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Errin
Errica Girl
368 births
Erricka Girl
154 births
Errika Girl
122 births
Erryn Girl
105 births
Erron Girl
15 births
Compare Errin side by side: Errin vs Errica Errin vs Erricka Errin vs Errika
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Errin: Baby Name Since 1964 - 848 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/errin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Errin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.