Rising since 2005, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Eleen since 1914
Babies named Eleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 274 |
| 2020s | 236 |
Meaning & origin
Eleen is a modern spelling variant of the classic Irish name Eileen. In 2025, it ranked 4,067, with about 1 in 45,922 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2005, and it reached its peak year in 2022. The name is most frequently used in Michigan and Texas. While still uncommon, Eleen offers a streamlined alternative to Eileen, appealing to parents seeking a simple, melodic name with Irish heritage.
Eleen is a spelling variant of Eileen, itself an anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín. This name ultimately traces back to the Norman French Aveline, a diminutive of the Germanic name Ava, meaning 'desired' or 'life'. The name was introduced to Ireland by the Normans and became popular as an Irish form of Evelyn.
Where Eleen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eleen” around the world
Where Eleen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lena, Ella
Sibling names for Eleen
Names that share Eleen's style, for a brother or sister.
