Holding steady.
Popularity of Eulene since 1912
Babies named Eulene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 200 |
| 1930s | 189 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eulene is a rare feminine name that briefly saw use in the early 20th century, with its peak year of usage in 1931. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 and experienced a modest level of popularity, though it never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never seen a significant resurgence. Eulene is almost exclusively given to girls. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely represents a variation of more common names like Eileen or Helen, reflecting a trend at the time for creative respellings. Today, the name is rarely used, making it a distinctive choice.
Eulene is a name of uncertain origin, though it is likely an elaborated form of Eileen or Helen, or possibly a feminine derivative of the Greek name Eulogius, meaning 'well-spoken'. It appears to be a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1912. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in 1931, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eulie, Lena, Lenie
Sibling names for Eulene
Names that share Eulene's style, for a brother or sister.
