Girl · #5,407 in 2026

Eilean

Name: Popularity of the name Eilean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eilean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,407

Peak Rank

#3,568 (1932)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1958

Last Year

1932

Peak Year

#3568

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eilean

Eilean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 7 Eileans were born — ranking #3,568 that year. As of 2026, Eilean ranks #5,407 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Eileans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eilean

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eilean

What does the name Eilean mean?

Eilean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eilean in 2026?

In 2026, Eilean ranks #5,407 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Eilean most popular?

Eilean reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #3,568 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Eilean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eilean is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Eilean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eilean include Greeta, Burton, Moyra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eilean

Eilean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Eilean's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #3,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Eilean'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.