EILEEN
The meaning of the unisex name Eileen is LIGHT VARIANT OF EVELYN..
Details on EILEEN:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Light variant of evelyn
- Popularity for Girl:
- 1,162nd in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 16,408th in the USA (bottom 20%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
508 births
EILEEN as a GIRL in 2024
7 births
EILEEN as a BOY in 1989
The meaning(s) of EILEEN:
The name Eileen is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Eileen is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut.
The name Eileen is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Eileen is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut.
The name Eileen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Eileen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
The name Eileen is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Eileen is: Light. From the name Eibhlin, derived from Evelyn or Evelina.
The name Eileen is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Eileen is: Old German name Avelina. Famous bearer: Fanny Burney's novel 'Evelina'.
USA SSA birth(s) for EILEEN:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name EILEEN
EILEEN as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 508 births |
| 2023 | 444 births |
| 2022 | 475 births |
| 2021 | 440 births |
| 2020 | 401 births |
| 2019 | 413 births |
| 2018 | 439 births |
| 2017 | 421 births |
| 2016 | 389 births |
| 2015 | 408 births |
| 2014 | 391 births |
| 2013 | 359 births |
| 2012 | 324 births |
| 2011 | 369 births |
| 2010 | 320 births |
| 2009 | 346 births |
EILEEN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 7 births |
| 1979 | 5 births |
| 1977 | 5 births |
| 1971 | 7 births |
| 1968 | 8 births |
| 1967 | 7 births |
| 1965 | 7 births |
| 1964 | 9 births |
| 1963 | 12 births |
| 1962 | 5 births |
| 1960 | 10 births |
| 1959 | 7 births |
| 1958 | 8 births |
| 1957 | 12 births |
| 1956 | 6 births |
| 1955 | 11 births |
About the name EILEEN
Eileen, a name of Celtic origin, whispers stories of light and beauty, derived from the Gaelic name “Eibhlín,” which means “bright, shining light.” This gentle yet luminous name has found its place across various cultures, notably flourishing in Ireland, where it carries the essence of emerald hills and ancient legends. Eileen embodies a spirit of grace and warmth, often associated with resilience and compassion. As it traveled across borders, it embraced new homes in English-speaking countries, such as the United States and Canada, where it remains a cherished choice for parents seeking a name that radiates positivity. In its soft syllables, Eileen evokes images of sunlit mornings and the gentle rustle of leaves, making it a poetic yet grounded selection for a child destined to bring joy and brightness to the world around her.
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