boy's name
Eoghain
OH-in (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 96
Eoghain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #644. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1984, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eoghain Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Eoghain?
In 2007, Eoghain was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #644 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Eoghain 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 Eoghain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eoghain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eoghain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eoghain
- Irish OH-in
Sibling Names for Eoghain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eoghain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eoghain
How popular is the name Eoghain?
In 2007, Eoghain was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #644 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Eoghain a girl's or a boy's name?
Eoghain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eoghain?
Eoghain has 2 syllables.
When was Eoghain most popular?
Eoghain peaked in 1984, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.