girl's name
Eilean
AY-lun
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 34
Eilean is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1932, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eilean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Eilean?
In 1958, Eilean was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Eilean Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Eilean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eilean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eilean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eilean
- Pronunciation AY-lun
Sibling Names for Eilean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eilean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eilean
How popular is the name Eilean?
In 1958, Eilean was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Eilean a girl's or a boy's name?
Eilean is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eilean?
Eilean has 2 syllables.
When was Eilean most popular?
Eilean peaked in 1932, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.