girls' name · peaked 2008

Aerin

Every Aerin since 1976 — 960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#8,371
among girls
Babies in 2025
12
named Aerin
Peak year
2008
60 babies
All-time total
960
since 1976

The story of Aerin

Aerin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,371 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1976, 960 American babies have been named Aerin. Its peak came in 2008, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aerin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Aerin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #8,371
2024 17 #6,647
2023 19 #6,174
2022 20 #5,988
2021 25 #5,093
2020 23 #5,319
2019 35 #4,072
2018 30 #4,564
2017 37 #3,999
2016 27 #4,994
2015 18 #6,726
2014 26 #5,166
2013 24 #5,493 5 #12,184
2012 20 #6,347
2011 24 #5,548
2010 25 #5,419
2009 32 #4,574
2008 54 #3,120 6 #11,073
2007 32 #4,568
2006 28 #4,955
2005 26 #4,960
2004 38 #3,749
2003 29 #4,418
2002 17 #6,400
2001 29 #4,210
2000 40 #3,334
1995 17 #5,441
1990 11 #7,307
1985
1980 6 #9,100
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Aerin in 2025?

Aerin ranked #8,371 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Aerin?

960 babies have been named Aerin in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Aerin most popular?

Aerin peaked in 2008, when 60 newborns received the name.

Is Aerin a boy or girl name?

Aerin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Aerin rising or falling?

Aerin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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