Eris Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
16% Masculine / 84% Feminine
Meaning:
Eris means 'strife' and is associated with the Greek goddess of discord and chaos.
Meaning of the Name Eris
Eris is a Greek name derived from the Greek word 'eris' meaning 'strife'. In Greek mythology, Eris was the goddess of discord and strife. She was known for causing chaos and discord among the gods and mortals. Eris is associated with the Trojan War as she started the events that ultimately led to the war. The name Eris represents a strong and powerful force.
Popularity of the Name Eris
The popularity for the name Eris peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 226 births, which ranked number 852 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Eris had the most female births in 1923 with 226, which ranked number 457 out of 5,739 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 19, which ranked number 4,927 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Eris has increased sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 148 births, an increase of 105.56%. Among males, Eris has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 18 births, an increase of 38.46%. Among females, Eris has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 130 births, an increase of 120.34%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eris
- 20 Year Trend of Eris: 604.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Eris: 105.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eris: 38.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eris: 120.34%
Popularity of Eris by State
Among females, Eris was most popular in Southwestern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eris. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1259 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eris
- Total Births of Eris: 159 (7.47%)
- Male Births of Eris: 19 (3.31%)
- Female Births of Eris: 141 (8.22%)
Given the upward trend of Eris over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.47% increase in total births, for a total of 159 births in 2024. Male births for Eris have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.31%. For Females, births for Eris have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 141 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.22%.