Rising since 1995, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Eyleen since 1924
Babies named Eyleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Eyleen first entered U.S. records in 1924 but remained rare for decades. Since 1995, its trajectory has been rising, reaching a peak rank of 5,238 in 2025, with approximately 1 in every 66,969 girls receiving the name that year. While no top states are recorded, its distribution likely mirrors that of the more common Eileen. The variant Eyleen offers a distinctive spelling of a familiar classic, appealing to parents seeking a name with Irish roots and a vowel-heavy, soft sound. Despite its low usage, the upward trend suggests a quiet resurgence among those who prefer unique spellings.
Eyleen is a less common variant of Eileen, itself an anglicization of the Irish name Eibhlín. Eibhlín is generally considered the Irish form of Helen, which derives from the Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. However, the phonetic resemblance to 'Eileen' has also linked it to the Irish word 'éibhinn', meaning 'pleasant'. The spelling Eyleen emerged in the early 20th century, possibly as a phonetic respelling or a blend of popular vowel-name patterns.
“Eyleen” around the world
Where Eyleen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lena, Eyle
Sibling names for Eyleen
Names that share Eyleen's style, for a brother or sister.
