Boy · #6,586 in 2026

Eyal

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

Current Rank

#6,586

Peak Rank

#3,595 (2010)

Total Babies

478

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1967

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3595

Peak Rank

478

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eyal

The earliest SSA record of Eyal as a baby boy name dates back to 1967, when 5 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 21 newborns named Eyal — #4,516 in the national rankings. About 33% of every Eyal on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Eyal ranks #6,586 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually falling (-15%). All told, over 478 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Eyal

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

Eol
Aole
Aiel
Eole
Aisle
Iel
Aoul
Owel
Iol
Auel
Ohel
Uul

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eyal

What does the name Eyal mean?

Eyal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eyal in 2026?

In 2026, Eyal ranks #6,586 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Eyal most popular?

Eyal reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,595 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eyal most popular?

Eyal has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eyal.

Is Eyal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eyal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eyal include Tobbie, Ion, Jary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eyal

Eyal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 478 births in the dataset. Eyal's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,595. Use the chart and map above to compare Eyal'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.