Eureka
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eureka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
865 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1974 with 43 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 2004–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eureka’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #2847 | — |
| 1982 | #3418 | ↓571 |
| 1983 | #4686 | ↓1268 |
| 1984 | #4318 | ↑368 |
| 1985 | #4635 | ↓317 |
| 1986 | #3890 | ↑745 |
| 1987 | #3624 | ↑266 |
| 1988 | #6277 | ↓2653 |
| 1989 | #5049 | ↑1228 |
| 1990 | #3714 | ↑1335 |
| 1991 | #5181 | ↓1467 |
| 1992 | #5484 | ↓303 |
| 1993 | #9559 | ↓4075 |
| 1994 | #5016 | ↑4543 |
| 1995 | #10514 | ↓5498 |
| 1999 | #14411 | ↓3897 |
| 2017 | #12713 | ↑1698 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↓740 |
| 2022 | #12243 | ↑1210 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓2699 |
Frequently asked questions about Eureka
Is Eureka a popular name?
Yes — Eureka currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eureka more common for boys or girls?
Eureka is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eureka most popular?
Eureka peaked in 1974 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Eureka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eureka’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2827 in 1913 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eureka?
At least 875 babies have been recorded with the name Eureka across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Eureka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eureka appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Eureka?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eureka include Eula, Eunique.
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