Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Eagle

Eagle is the common name for certain large birds of prey within the family of the Accipitridae. While on a genetic level, only the subfamily Aquilinae comprises "true eagles", many other species are commonly referred to as eagles, such as the bald eagle, and the term generally carries no taxonomic weight. Most of the 68 species of eagles are from Eurasia and Africa.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#7,500 (2011)
Total Babies
95
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#7500
Peak Rank
95
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eagle

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Eagle is the common name for certain large birds of prey within the family of the Accipitridae. While on a genetic level, only the subfamily Aquilinae comprises "true eagles", many other species are commonly referred to as eagles, such as the bald eagle, and the term generally carries no taxonomic weight. Most of the 68 species of eagles are from Eurasia and Africa.

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Etymology
The word "eagle" is borrowed into English from Old French aigle , ultimately from Latin aquila . It is cognate with terms such as French aigle , Portuguese águia and Spanish águila . Historically, the native English term for eagle was "ern" ( Old English : earn ), derived from Proto-Germanic *arnuz , and thus cognate with other synonymous words in Germanic languages such as German Aar , Dutch arend , Swedish örn and Gothic 𐌰𐍂𐌰 ( ara ). The term "ern" or "erne" is still used in Modern English in reference to some larger species of eagle, in particular the fish eagles . While some ornithologi

The Story of Eagle

Eagle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Eagles were born — ranking #7,500 that year. As of 2026, Eagle ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Eagles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eagle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eagle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Egal
  • Egale
  • Eagl
  • Eakle
  • Ecol
  • Ogle
  • Oogle
  • Egle
  • Agel
  • Egel
  • Igel
  • Igal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle

What does the name Eagle mean?
Eagle is the common name for certain large birds of prey within the family of the Accipitridae. While on a genetic level, only the subfamily Aquilinae comprises "true eagles", many other species are commonly referred to as eagles, such as the bald eagle, and the term generally carries no taxonomic weight. Most of the 68 species of eagles are from Eurasia and Africa.
How popular is Eagle in 2026?
In 2026, Eagle ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eagle most popular?
Eagle reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,500 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Eagle a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eagle is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Eagle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eagle include Andrus, Denley, Jolon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eagle

Eagle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Eagle's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Eagle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.