Erie
UnisexErie has been given to 3,440 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1970.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,440
Peak year
1970 (81 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
0%
Gender split
43% girls / 57% boys
Rank through the decades
Erie's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #988 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Erie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Erie.
Sibling name ideas for Erie
Same era and popularity as Erie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Erie?
Erie has been given to 3,440 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Erie peak?
Erie peaked in 1970, when 81 babies were given the name.
Is Erie a girl or boy name?
Erie is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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