unisex name
Eris
AIR-iss (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,959
Eris is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 80% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 154 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1923, when 236 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 21,529 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eris Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 557 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 475 |
| 2010s | 862 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 866 |
How Popular Is Eris?
In 2025, Eris was given to 154 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Eris Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Eris Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Éris | Éris is a rare spelling of Eris, written with an acute accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Eris
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eris Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eris over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eris
- English AIR-iss
Sibling Names for Eris
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eris — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eris
How popular is the name Eris?
In 2025, Eris was given to 154 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Eris a girl's or a boy's name?
Eris is used for both girls and boys. About 80% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Eris?
Eris has 2 syllables.
When was Eris most popular?
Eris peaked in 1923, when 236 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Eris a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eris currently ranks #1,626 in the United States. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.