girl's name
Eilleen
eye-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 508
Eilleen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 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 1916, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Eilleen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Eilleen?
In 2018, Eilleen 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 Eilleen 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 Eilleen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eilleen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eilleen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eilleen
- English eye-LEEN
Sibling Names for Eilleen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eilleen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eilleen
How popular is the name Eilleen?
In 2018, Eilleen 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 Eilleen a girl's or a boy's name?
Eilleen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eilleen?
Eilleen has 2 syllables.
When was Eilleen most popular?
Eilleen peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.