Declining since 2013, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Eh since 2007
Babies named Eh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 | 31 |
| 2010s | 207 | 311 |
| 2020s | 45 | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Eh is an exceptionally rare American given name, first appearing in Social Security records in 2007. It peaked in popularity in 2017 and has been declining since 2013. The name is essentially confined to Nebraska among top states. With a rank of 7,194 and an incidence of 1 in 155,280 births in 2025, Eh is one of the least common names in the data. Its etymology is obscure; it likely functions as a creative respelling or an abbreviation of a longer name. Due to its brevity and phonetic simplicity, Eh remains a curiosity rather than a widely adopted choice.
Eh is a rare modern given name in the United States, first recorded in 2007. It may have arisen as a simplified spelling or abbreviation of longer names such as Ehren or Eamon, or as a creative respelling of the letter A. Its usage is extremely limited and primarily documented in Nebraska.
Where Eh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Eh
Names that share Eh's style, for a brother or sister.
