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Eileen
GirlMeaning of Eileen: Irish: 'desired'
Eileen is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 639th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 855th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#639
437 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#855
43 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
190,020
First recorded 1882 · peak 1947
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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