Erin is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Éireann. It was initially used by people of Irish heritage in America, Canada, and Australia. The name was rare until the mid-1950s, but it gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Erin is now a common name in English-speaking countries, and it is often used as a tribute to Irish ancestry. More @Wikipedia
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