Is Eilleen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Eilleen is commonly used as a Girl name.

Eilleen Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-leen / ˈeɪliːn

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: bright, shining; English: variant of Eileen

Historical & Cultural Background

Eilleen is a variant of the name Eileen, which is derived from the Irish name Eibhlín. The name has roots in the Gaelic language and has been popular in Ireland for centuries. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The name is often associated with brightness and radiance.

Trend Summary

Eilleen has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with Eileen being the more common variant.

Variants

Eileen
Aileen

International Variants

Eibhlín (Irish)
Ailín (Irish)

Famous people named Eilleen

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Fictional characters named Eilleen

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Sibling Suggestions

Evelyn Caitlin Katherine Madeline Lillian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eilleen was first seen in the United States in 1915. Eilleen has ranked as high as #824 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Eilleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eilleen (2001)

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1915	5
1916	16
1917	11
1918	12
1919	12
1920	11
1921	10
1922	10
1923	9
1924	15
1925	9
1926	10
1927	8
1928	12
1929	11
1930	9
1931	6
1932	9
1936	6
1937	8
1938	7
1939	7
1940	6
1942	7
1943	9
1944	12
1947	11
1948	7
1949	7
1950	6
1951	8
1952	7
1954	6
1955	5
1956	8
1957	6
1958	5
1959	7
1960	14
1961	12
1962	9
1963	7
1964	8
1965	6
1967	5
1968	5
1969	6
1971	8
1976	7
1977	5
1981	7
1983	11
1991	5
1992	6
1994	5
2001	8
2004	5
2005	6
2006	6
2008	6
2010	10
2018	6