Eileen Girl

Popularity: #493 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: bright, shining; English: derived from Eibhlin

Historical & Cultural Background

Eileen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlin, which has roots in the Old Irish name Aibhinn. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and has appeared in literature and music. Eileen is often celebrated for its melodic sound and classic charm.

Trend Summary

Eileen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Elaine, Aileen, Evelyn, Elyse, Isla, Celine, Arlene, Selene

Variants

  • Eibhlin
  • Aileen

International Variants

  • Eilidh (Scottish); Ilene (English); Ailín (Irish)

Famous people named Eileen

Eileen Atkins is a renowned English actress known for her work in theatre and film.

Eileen Fisher is an American fashion designer recognized for her sustainable clothing brand.

Eileen Myles is an acclaimed American poet and writer known for their influential literary contributions.

Eileen Dover is a fictional character in the comedy series 'The Office', known for her humorous interactions.

Fictional characters named Eileen

Eileen is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

Eileen is a character in the video game 'Street Fighter', recognized for her martial arts skills.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eileen was first seen in the United States in 1882. Eileen has ranked as high as #171 nationally which occurred in 1947 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Eileen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eileen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 83
19%
TX 65
15%
NY 37
8%
IL 22
5%
FL 20
4%
NJ 19
4%
GA 18
4%
VA 17
4%
MD 17
4%
NC 17
4%
PA 15
3%
TN 15
3%
AZ 14
3%
IN 13
3%
WA 13
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18826
18835
18856
188615
188715
188814
188920
189015
189113
189235
189332
189436
189544
189646
189759
189881
189977
190085
190186
190291
1903101
1904120
1905124
1906161
1907168
1908199
1909216
1910258
1911336
1912470
1913614
1914920
19151,493
19161,858
19172,147
19182,264
19192,346
19202,718
19212,862
19222,939
19232,976
19243,070
19252,964
19262,928
19272,929
19282,644
19292,558
19302,378
19312,224
19322,121
19332,004
19342,227
19352,199
19362,320
19372,344
19382,283
19392,158
19402,034
19412,196
19423,107
19434,092
19443,649
19453,637
19464,168
19474,251
19483,838
19493,722
19503,883
19513,816
19523,742
19533,629
19543,680
19553,503
19563,451
19573,710
19583,526
19593,629
19603,496
19613,489
19623,058
19632,936
19642,585
19652,418
19662,039
19671,793
19681,578
19691,475
19701,282
19711,036
1972918
1973865
1974759
1975662
1976564
1977631
1978629
1979570
1980613
1981585
1982584
1983689
1984614
1985560
1986534
1987471
1988515
1989524
1990529
1991422
1992403
1993401
1994368
1995372
1996373
1997377
1998450
1999414
2000402
2001407
2002380
2003389
2004358
2005381
2006355
2007396
2008386
2009347
2010321
2011369
2012324
2013359
2014391
2015408
2016390
2017421
2018439
2019413
2020401
2021440
2022475
2023444
2024508