Eri
A female given name from Japanese.
Every Eri since 1963 — 904 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eri
Eri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,008 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 904 American babies have been named Eri — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Eri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eri 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 | 36 | #4,008 | 6 | #11,068 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,301 | 7 | #10,206 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,134 | 7 | #10,050 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,380 | 5 | #12,922 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,540 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,680 | 11 | #7,167 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,291 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,428 | 7 | #9,996 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,057 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,687 | 9 | #8,248 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,511 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,377 | 8 | #9,041 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,669 | 11 | #7,198 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,634 | 5 | #12,873 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,570 | 11 | #7,224 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,196 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,020 | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,098 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,210 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,102 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,909 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,432 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,638 | 9 | #7,213 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,467 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,694 | 8 | #7,666 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,868 | 15 | #4,117 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,912 | 9 | #5,512 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,616 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,615 | 10 | #3,928 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,074 |
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Famous people named Eri
- Eri Klas Conductor · 1939–2016
- Eri Kitamura Actor · b. 1987
- Eri Tosaka Wrestler · b. 1993
- Eri Hozumi Tennis player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eri mean?
A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is the name Eri in 2025?
Eri ranked #4,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eri?
904 babies have been named Eri in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eri most popular?
Eri peaked in 2024, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Eri a boy or girl name?
Eri is used for both: about 57% of babies named Eri have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Eri rising or falling?
Eri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eri?
Well-known people named Eri include Eri Klas (conductor), Eri Kitamura (actor), Eri Tosaka (wrestler).