unisex name
Eirian
AY-ree-an (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 75
Eirian is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 68% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Eirian is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eirian Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Eirian?
In 2016, Eirian was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Eirian Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Eirian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eirian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eirian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eirian
- Welsh AY-ree-an
Sibling Names for Eirian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eirian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eirian
How popular is the name Eirian?
In 2016, Eirian was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Eirian a girl's or a boy's name?
Eirian is used for both girls and boys. About 68% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Eirian?
Eirian has 3 syllables.
When was Eirian most popular?
Eirian peaked in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Eirian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eirian currently ranks #9,801 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.