Holding steady.
Popularity of Eunie since 1895
Babies named Eunie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eunie's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eunie is a rare diminutive form of Eunice that saw modest use in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. First recorded in 1895, it reached its peak in 1902, though precise rank data from that era is unavailable. The name has followed a stable trajectory at very low frequency since its early popularity, with no recent revival. Eunie never appeared in any state-specific popularity lists, reflecting its limited geographic spread. While its root name Eunice has biblical associations, the short form Eunie remains a historical curiosity rather than a contemporary choice.
Eunie is a diminutive form of Eunice, which comes from the Greek name Eunike, derived from 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'nike' meaning 'victory'. Eunice appears in the New Testament as the mother of Timothy, contributing to its use among early Christians. The short form Eunie was occasionally used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States.
Sibling names for Eunie
Names that share Eunie's style, for a brother or sister.
