Holding steady.
Popularity of Eileene since 1911
Babies named Eileene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 201 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eileene is a name that saw its highest usage in the 1920s, with a peak year of 1925. Though it has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent decades, it has maintained a stable presence. The name is a spelling variant of Eileen, reflecting Irish heritage. Its trajectory has been stable, with no recent revival. The name is most often found in communities with Irish ancestry, though it was never concentrated in any particular U.S. state.
Eileene is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Eibhlín, itself a Gaelic form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. The name was most common in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly among families of Irish descent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eileen, Lee, Lena
Sibling names for Eileene
Names that share Eileene's style, for a brother or sister.
