Erie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
3,436 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1970 Peak Popularity Year
81 Peak Births

Erie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Erie is a name of Native American origin, meaning 'long tail.' It evolved from its association with the Erie people and has historical forms like Ery. The name gained prominence in the U.S. due to geographical ties and is perceived positively, linked to nature and heritage.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Erie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɪəri/

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Origin

Native American

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Etymology

The name Erie is derived from the Erie people, a Native American tribe that lived in the region near Lake Erie. The term 'Erie' itself is often interpreted to mean 'long tail,' referring to the shape of the lake.

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Meaning

long tail

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Language Evolution

Erie (Native American origin), Ery (archaic form), Eri (modern adaptation)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, as places named Erie, such as Erie, Pennsylvania, became well-known.

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Variants & Derivatives

Eri, Ery

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, the name Erie is often associated with geographical locations, particularly Lake Erie, and carries connotations of nature and heritage.

📊 Erie Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Erie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 81 peak births in 1970

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Erie" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Erie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Erie"

"Erie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2516th of 7545 168
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2762nd of 6773 139
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1565th of 7552 478
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1238th of 10718 731
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2577th of 16616 385
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 15020th of 24088 31
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1218th of 9107 686
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2401st of 9204 237
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4388th of 12526 152
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 11870th of 19264 29
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 16163rd of 27321 33
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 25257th of 35406 20
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11081st of 30306 100

Regional Popularity of "Erie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
50.29%
1222nd/2430
77.71%
2217th/2853
54.52%
1513th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
43.31%
1272nd/2937
30.98%
1079th/3483
46.42%
1633rd/3518
29.33%
1186th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 53.68%
2402nd/4475
51.44%
2672nd/5194
55.42%
3501st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Erie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 44.55%
1054th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 66.47%
1564th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 100.00%
2853rd/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Erie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Erie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Erie" in the United States

The name Erie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Erie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Erie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2516th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2762nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1565th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1238th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15020th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1218th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2401st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4388th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16163rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25257th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11081st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Erie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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