Erin Lillard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Erin Lillard — Irish
219K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Erin Lillard is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Erin is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Erin is a personal name taken from the Hiberno-English word for Ireland, originating from the Irish word "Éirinn". "Éirinn" is the dative case of the Irish word for Ireland, "Éire", genitive "Éireann", the dative being used in prepositional phrases such as "go hÉirinn" "to Ireland", "in Éirinn" "in Ireland", "ó Éirinn" "from Ireland". The dative has replaced the nominative in a few regional Irish dialects (particularly Galway-Connemara and Waterford). Poets and nineteenth-century Irish nationalists used Erin in English as a romantic name for Ireland. Often, "Erin's Isle" was used. The surname Lillard: Bill Lillard (1918−2009), American baseball player Charles Lillard (1944−1997), American-Canadian poet and historian Damian Lillard (born 1990), American basketball player David Lillard (born c. 1953), Tennessee state treasurer Martha Lillard (born 1948), American polio survivor, last person who still living in the iron lung Gene Lillard (1913−1991), American baseball player Joe Lillard (1905−1978), American football, baseball, and basketball player Justin D. Lillard (born 1986), American businessman, Nashville Tn. Matthew Lillard (born 1970), American actor, director and producer W. H. Erin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 219K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Erin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Erin

Irish

Erin is a personal name taken from the Hiberno-English word for Ireland, originating from the Irish word "Éirinn". "Éirinn" is the dative case of the Irish word for Ireland, "Éire", genitive "Éireann", the dative being used in prepositional phrases such as "go hÉirinn" "to Ireland", "in Éirinn" "in Ireland", "ó Éirinn" "from Ireland". The dative has replaced the nominative in a few regional Irish dialects (particularly Galway-Connemara and Waterford). Poets and nineteenth-century Irish nationalists used Erin in English as a romantic name for Ireland. Often, "Erin's Isle" was used.

Surname: Lillard

English

Bill Lillard (1918−2009), American baseball player Charles Lillard (1944−1997), American-Canadian poet and historian Damian Lillard (born 1990), American basketball player David Lillard (born c. 1953), Tennessee state treasurer Martha Lillard (born 1948), American polio survivor, last person who still living in the iron lung Gene Lillard (1913−1991), American baseball player Joe Lillard (1905−1978), American football, baseball, and basketball player Justin D. Lillard (born 1986), American businessman, Nashville Tn. Matthew Lillard (born 1970), American actor, director and producer W. H.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Erin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Erin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Erin Lillard

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Erin Lillard:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Erin?
The first name Erin originates from Irish. Erin is a personal name taken from the Hiberno-English word for Ireland, originating from the Irish word "Éirinn". "Éirinn" is the dative case of the Irish word for Ireland, "Éire", genitive "Éireann", the dative being used in prepositional phrases such as "go hÉirinn" "to Ireland", "in Éirinn" "in Ireland", "ó Éirinn" "from Ireland". The dative has replaced the nominative in a few regional Irish dialects (particularly Galway-Connemara and Waterford). Poets and nineteenth-century Irish nationalists used Erin in English as a romantic name for Ireland. Often, "Erin's Isle" was used.
When was Erin most popular?
The name Erin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lillard?
The surname Lillard originates from English. Bill Lillard (1918−2009), American baseball player Charles Lillard (1944−1997), American-Canadian poet and historian Damian Lillard (born 1990), American basketball player David Lillard (born c. 1953), Tennessee state treasurer Martha Lillard (born 1948), American polio survivor, last person who still living in the iron lung Gene Lillard (1913−1991), American baseball player Joe Lillard (1905−1978), American football, baseball, and basketball player Justin D. Lillard (born 1986), American businessman, Nashville Tn. Matthew Lillard (born 1970), American actor, director and producer W. H.
What are the origins of the name Erin Lillard?
The name Erin Lillard combines two different traditions: the first name Erin has Irish roots, while the surname Lillard originates from English.
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