Eraina, of Latin origin, is a unique and elegant feminine given name. It's derived from the Latin word 'aera', meaning bronze. The name was popularized by the British novelist Thomas Hardy, who used it in his 1892 novel 'The Trader'. Eraina has been steadily gaining recognition as a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Eraina experienced varied popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades. The most notable peak was in the late 1960s to early 1970s, where it consistently ranked among the top names given to newborn girls each year, reaching a high of 13 births in 1970. However, its popularity declined significantly thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1975 onwards and notable low points in 1984 and 1991 with only 5 births each year. Despite this decline, Eraina has remained a relatively uncommon yet persistent name choice over the decades, totaling 298 births overall.