Erie
e-rie
US Popularity:14220
Origin:Native American
Meaning:Long tail; Cherry tree
Erie is a boy’s name of Native American origin. It refers to Lake Erie, the fourth-largest of North America’s five Great Lakes. The lake got its name from the Native American Erie tribe, whose name derives from the Iroquoian word erielhonan, meaning “long tail.” Alternatively, it may come from the word eri, meaning “cherry tree.” If you have roots near this famous lake, why not pay tribute by naming baby Erie?
Erie Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Erie is currently #14220 in U.S. births
Boy:Erie is currently #5615 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#14220
in 2022
+ 7613
from 2021
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