Holding steady.
Popularity of Ein since 1985
Babies named Ein per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ein is a rare given name with early records in the United States dating to 1985. Despite its modern first appearance, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 names for any year. It saw its highest usage in 2006, when it was recorded more often than in any other single year, though still at a very low incidence. The trajectory of the name has remained stable since its introduction, with no significant surge in popularity.
Ein is a name of uncertain origins. It may derive from Japanese 縁 (en), meaning 'circle' or 'connection', or 恵 (e) with 恩 (on) meaning 'blessing' or 'grace'. The name gained occasional use in English-speaking countries after the 1980s, possibly inspired by popular culture, but remains quite rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ean, Eyn
Sibling names for Ein
Names that share Ein's style, for a brother or sister.
