boy's name
Eithen
EE-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 180
Eithen is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 2008, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eithen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Eithen?
In 2023, Eithen was given to 5 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.
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 Eithen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eithen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eithen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eithen
- English EE-thun
Sibling Names for Eithen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eithen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eithen
How popular is the name Eithen?
In 2023, Eithen was given to 5 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 Eithen a girl's or a boy's name?
Eithen is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eithen?
Eithen has 2 syllables.
When was Eithen most popular?
Eithen peaked in 2008, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.