Eileen
boy nameEileen entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1764 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1764
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3641 |
| 1920s | #3865 |
| 1930s | #2647 |
| 1940s | #2409 |
| 1950s | #3075 |
| 1960s | #3081 |
| 1970s | #5288 |
| 1980s | #6229 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Eileen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eileen alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eileen in 2025?
- Eileen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Eileen most popular?
- Eileen peaked in 1943, reaching #1764 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eileen with classmates?
- Eileen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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