Eri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eri is a Hebrew name meaning 'my light' or 'my awake', with historical roots in the Biblical lineage of Benjamin. It has evolved through different forms in Hebrew and has gained modern popularity as a unique name. Eri is associated with positive traits such as watchfulness and alertness, and it holds significance in biblical contexts. Notable individuals with this name include Eri Yoshida and Eri Kawai.
The name Eri 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, Eri has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5224th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6726th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10837th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12316th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7021st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15718th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6723rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eri"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Eri is derived from the Hebrew word 'אֵרִי', which means 'my light' or 'my awake'. It is also associated with the meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'.
Meaning
my light, my awake, watchful, alert
Language Evolution
Eri (Hebrew), Ery (Old Hebrew), Eri (Modern Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Eri is mentioned in the Bible as the name of a descendant of Benjamin, which contributes to its cultural significance.
Historical Usage
Eri gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name for boys and girls, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Ery, Erie, Erianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eri is seen as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for names with cultural significance and positive meanings.
Famous People
Eri Yoshida, a Japanese professional baseball player, Eri Kawai, a Japanese actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eri"
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 "Eri"
"Eri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8406th of 10718 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5224th of 16616 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6726th of 24088 | 168 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10837th of 23106 | 63 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12316th of 19264 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7021st of 27321 | 169 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15718th of 35406 | 70 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6723rd of 30306 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Eri" 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) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eri" 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) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
- |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
75.94% 4766th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eri" 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.