Holding steady.
Popularity of Eun since 1957
Babies named Eun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eun is a Korean feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1957. The name has never been common in the United States; its most frequent year of use was 1985, with a handful of occurrences. Over the decades, its trajectory has been stable, with a small yet consistent number of babies given the name each year. As a single-syllable name with a soft, gentle meaning, Eun maintains a quiet presence among Korean American families and those seeking a short, meaningful name.
Eun is a Korean feminine name derived from the native Korean word 은 (eun) meaning 'grace, mercy, kindness.' It is often used as a single-syllable given name or as the second element in compound names like Eun-ji or Eun-woo. Its use in English-speaking countries began primarily with Korean diaspora communities starting in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Eunice (unrelated but sometimes anglicized as such)
Sibling names for Eun
Names that share Eun's style, for a brother or sister.
