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

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.4 years old

Young (<30) 12,258
6.5%
Adult (30–60) 27,303
14.4%
Senior (>60) 150,015
79.1%

📈 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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