Holding steady.
Popularity of Eulamae since 1909
Babies named Eulamae per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eulamae's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eulamae is a rare American coinage from the early 20th century, first recorded in 1909. It never entered widespread use; its peak year was also 1909, when it was given to fewer than five babies. The name shows no trajectory of revival and remains virtually unattested on modern birth records. It likely combines the once-popular Eula (a diminutive of Eulalia) with Mae, a middle-name staple of the era. As a crafted compound without deep historical roots, Eulamae reflects the creative naming trends of the early 1900s.
Eulamae first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a compound of Eula (a short form of Eulalia, from Greek 'well-spoken') and Mae (a variant of May, from the month or the name Mary). Its usage peaked in 1909 with fewer than five recorded births, and it has remained exceedingly rare. The name is a characteristic example of early 1900s American name blending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eula, Mae, Lulu
Variants: Eula Mae
Sibling names for Eulamae
Names that share Eulamae's style, for a brother or sister.
