Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Ein

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#5,303 (2006)

Total Babies

227

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2021

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5303

Peak Rank

227

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ein

The earliest SSA record of Ein as a baby boy name dates back to 1985, when 7 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Ein — #5,303 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 49% of all recorded Eins. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 227 Eins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ein

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

Ign
Eine
Eyen
Aisne
Uyn
Ime
Eim
An
Ann
Anne
Ain
Ane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ein

What does the name Ein mean?

Ein is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ein in 2026?

In 2026, Ein ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ein most popular?

Ein reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,303 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Ein a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ein?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ein include Corwyn, Jeret, Daymion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ein

Ein is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 227 births in the dataset. Ein's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Ein'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.