How Many People Are Named Eileen?
189,576
people in the United States are named Eileen
1 in 1,767 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#408
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0566%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
4,267 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English
Pronunciation:
ie-LEEN (English), IE-leen (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Anglicized form of EIBHLÍN. It is also sometimes considered an Irish form of HELEN. It first became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland near the end of the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
42,795
Pennsylvania
19,102
Illinois
13,451
New Jersey
13,379
California
13,214
Massachusetts
11,688
Ohio
10,188
Michigan
5,918
Wisconsin
4,631
Minnesota
4,429
💡 Fun Facts About "Eileen"
- 508 babies were named Eileen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in New York
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