Holding steady.
Popularity of Eola since 1880
Babies named Eola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eola's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 78 |
| 1910s | 199 |
| 1920s | 208 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eola is a rare and enigmatic name that first emerged in the United States in 1880, its peak year of usage. As a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Eula or the Greek Eolus, it has never achieved widespread popularity. Based on Social Security data, its one-in-N ratio is effectively zero given its extreme rarity, and its trajectory has been consistently stable over the decades. While no top states are recorded due to its scarcity, Eola remains a curiosity among vintage names. Its lack of clear etymology and minimal usage make it a distinctive choice for those drawn to uncommon names with a historical footprint.
Eola first appeared in the United States in the 1880s, possibly as a variant of Eula, a name of debated origin, or a feminine form of Eolus, the Greek god of the winds. Its usage peaked in 1880 and has since remained very rare, with no clear etymological roots in established naming traditions.
Sibling names for Eola
Names that share Eola's style, for a brother or sister.
