Eileen: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright and shining light of beauty.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #700
- Peak
- #68 in 1943
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Eileen Means
Eileen is a girl name of English origin. A bright and shining light of beauty.
How Popular Eileen Is
Eileen currently ranks #700 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #68 in 1943. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Eileen
- Eileen broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #68 in 1943.
- Eileen has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Eileen is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Eileen
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Questions About Eileen
What does Eileen mean?
Eileen is a girl name of English origin. A bright and shining light of beauty.
How popular is Eileen?
Eileen currently ranks #700 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #68 in 1943. It has held steady.
Where does Eileen come from?
Eileen comes from English roots. Eileen broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #68 in 1943.
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