Eithne
Girl name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningkernel · Irish
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #13,208 in 2025
6 babies were named Eithne in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eithne, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eithne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEithne first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearEithne is at its all-time high right now: #13,208 in 2025.
- New on the sceneEithne wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- MeaningIn Irish, Eithne means “kernel”. Our records link it to Celtic, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Eithne
Eithne is a girl name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “kernel”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with E and ending in “-hne”. US birth records list Eithne for girls from 2007 to 2025, in 2 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #13,208 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,153,846 girls |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,621,622 girls |
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Questions about the name Eithne
What does the name Eithne mean?
Eithne means “kernel” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Eithne?
Eithne has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Eithne a boy or girl name?
Eithne is a girl name.
How popular is the name Eithne?
Eithne ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#13,208).