Eilene
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,091 in 1938
10 babies were named Eilene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,633 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eilene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eilene, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eilene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEilene first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1938, when it ranked #1,091. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEilene has climbed 1,633 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Eilene
Eilene is a girl name of Irish and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Eilene for girls from 1909 to 2025, in 108 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #1,091 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 1910s | 15 | 65,963 girls |
| 1920s | 29 | 34,758 girls |
| 1930s | 32 | 31,546 girls |
| 1940s | 26 | 38,023 girls |
| 1950s | 15 | 66,534 girls |
| 1960s | 10 | 97,752 girls |
| 1970s | 5.0 | 200,000 girls |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 200,803 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 307,692 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 249,377 girls |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 321,543 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 251,046 girls |
Other spellings of Eilene
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- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
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- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Eilene
What is the origin of the name Eilene?
Eilene has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Eilene a boy or girl name?
Eilene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Eilene?
Eilene ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1938 (#1,091).