girl's name
Eithne
EN-yuh (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 825
Eithne is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1966, when 48 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eithne Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 247 |
| 1970s | 311 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Eithne?
In 2013, Eithne was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #997 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Eithne Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Eithne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eithne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eithne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eithne
- Irish EN-yuh
Sibling Names for Eithne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eithne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eithne
How popular is the name Eithne?
In 2013, Eithne was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #997 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Eithne a girl's or a boy's name?
Eithne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eithne?
Eithne has 2 syllables.
When was Eithne most popular?
Eithne peaked in 1966, when 48 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Eithne a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eithne currently ranks #13,867 in Ireland. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.