Eraina
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek "Erainos" meaning "lovely".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Eraina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eraina today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eraina births was 1945 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eraina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1945
18 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,251
Tracked since 1944
Census
Eraina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 286 people with the first name Eraina, which placed it at #30,451 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,451
National first-name rank
People counted
286
286 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
42.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eraina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eraina is Black at 42.7%. The next largest groups are White (35.7%) and Hispanic (14.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Eraina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Eraina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American42.7% · 122
- White35.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino14.0% · 40
- Two or more races6.3% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 4
Popularity
Eraina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eraina from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eraina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eraina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Erainas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eraina
The name Eraina is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots that can be traced back to the classical period of ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "eranos," which means "a feast or banquet where contributions were collected." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a sense of community, generosity, and shared resources.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eraina can be found in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentions a woman named Eraina in his writings, though little is known about her life or significance. This reference, however, indicates that the name was in use during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization.
In the 3rd century BC, there was a Greek philosopher named Eraina who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. She was a follower of the Epicurean school of thought and is mentioned in the writings of the Roman philosopher Cicero. Her existence provides evidence of the name's continued use in the Hellenistic period.
During the Byzantine era, in the 6th century AD, there was a prominent Christian saint known as Eraina of Arles. She was a nun who lived in what is now southern France and was renowned for her piety and devotion to charitable works. Her life and legacy further solidified the name's association with generosity and kindness.
In the 12th century, there was a notable woman named Eraina of Saxony, who was a member of the German nobility. She was known for her involvement in the administration of her family's lands and her support for the arts and culture.
Another historical figure bearing the name Eraina was a 16th-century Italian poet and writer from Venice. She was part of the literary circles of her time and contributed to the development of Italian literature during the Renaissance period.
It is important to note that these historical references and individuals provide a glimpse into the name's enduring presence throughout different eras and cultures. However, the name Eraina has likely been used by countless other individuals whose stories and legacies may not have been as well documented or preserved.
People
Eraina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eraina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eraina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eraina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eraina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Eraina a common name?
We classify Eraina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eraina most popular?
The single biggest year for Eraina was 1945, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eraina is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Eraina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 286 people with the name Eraina, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,451 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Eraina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Eraina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Eraina appears almost entirely female. Of the 282 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Eraina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eraina is Black at 42.7%. The next largest groups are White (35.7%) and Hispanic (14.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Eraina most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Eraina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.7% (122 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eraina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eraina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eraina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eraina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eraina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eraina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Eraina?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.