Eileen
5 countries#654 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eileen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
190,020 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #654 · peaked in 1947 with 4,267 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,684 births recorded 1923–2022 · currently #705 · peaked in 2010 with 85 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Paris, Finistère, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,074 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 1974 with 65 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
524 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
509 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1974 with 65 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
41 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eileen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #777 | — |
| 2007 | #734 | ↑43 |
| 2008 | #762 | ↓28 |
| 2009 | #814 | ↓52 |
| 2010 | #837 | ↓23 |
| 2011 | #745 | ↑92 |
| 2012 | #829 | ↓84 |
| 2013 | #752 | ↑77 |
| 2014 | #716 | ↑36 |
| 2015 | #697 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #727 | ↓30 |
| 2017 | #692 | ↑35 |
| 2018 | #669 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #701 | ↓32 |
| 2020 | #701 | — |
| 2021 | #671 | ↑30 |
| 2022 | #621 | ↑50 |
| 2023 | #663 | ↓42 |
| 2024 | #592 | ↑71 |
| 2025 | #654 | ↓62 |
Frequently asked questions about Eileen
Is Eileen a popular name?
Yes — Eileen currently ranks #654 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eileen more common for boys or girls?
Eileen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eileen most popular?
Eileen peaked in 1947 in United States, with 4,267 recorded births that year.
Is Eileen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eileen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #813 in 1882 to #654 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eileen?
At least 192,778 babies have been recorded with the name Eileen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Eileen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eileen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eileen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eileen include Alara, Rosa, Gloria, Miranda.
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