Aerin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aerin has Welsh origins, meaning 'air' or 'sky'. It evolved from earlier forms like 'Aer' and has gained popularity largely due to its use in literature. Aerin is associated with traits of creativity and modernity, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Aerin is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Aerin has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aerin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8234th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4590th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5228th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aerin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aerin"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛərɪn/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Aerin is derived from the Welsh word 'aer', meaning 'air' or 'sky'. It is also associated with 'Aerin', a fictional name in literature, which has contributed to its use.
Meaning
air, sky
Language Evolution
Aer, Aerin
Historical Usage
Aerin gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in fantasy literature and among parents seeking unique names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Aeryn, Erin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aerin is perceived as a modern and artistic name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Aerin Lauder, an American businesswoman and heiress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aerin"
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 "Aerin"
"Aerin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8234th of 27321 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4590th of 35406 | 466 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5228th of 30306 | 301 |
Regional Popularity of "Aerin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aerin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.54% 3436th/5164 |
80.83% 5911th/7313 |
69.90% 5217th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
57.74% 3624th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aerin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aerin" 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.