Total births
432
Unisex name · since 2007
Eh
432 babies named Eh in U.S. Social Security records since 2007, with the highest year being 2014. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6404
- among boys today
- 432
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Eh currently ranks #6404 among unisex names in America, with 432 babies recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Eh recorded 432 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #6404 nationally today, ahead of 55% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #6404 among boys today
- 432 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Eh is currently the #6404 unisex name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 432 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6404
- among boys today
- 432
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Eh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6404
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Eh was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
43 babies were named Eh in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Eh compares
432 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eh's all-time total is 18% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 432 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Eh splits its recorded history at 2016: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2007 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Eh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#6,404
Active since
2007
Eh popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Eh popularity over time - girls
272 total births recorded since 2008 (Eh as girls' name)
Eh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eh's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Eh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s
2010s
311 births
- 2020s 90
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 311 births (72% of all-time use).
Eh by state
Where Eh concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 53 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Nebraska | | 32 | 7.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 24 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 14 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
Minnesota share of Eh's total US births 12.3%
Even split
53 of 432 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eh? ▼
Eh has been given to 432 babies in the U.S. since 2007, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6404 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Eh most popular? ▼
Eh was most popular in the 2010s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Eh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eh are Minnesota (53 births), Nebraska (32 births), New York (24 births).
Is Eh a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 432 births, and as a girl's name it has 272 births.
How long has the name Eh been used? ▼
Records for Eh go back to 2007, giving 19 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Eh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ehren, Ehsan, Ehab, Ehan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eh's data
- Eh's decade-level peak was the 2010s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 90 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Ehs (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eh
Nearby Names Like Eh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eh
Ehren Boy
#8456 1,186 births
Ehsan Boy
#3312 542 births
Ehab Boy
#7904 470 births
Ehan Boy
#5189 435 births
Ehtan Boy
142 births
Compare Eh side by side: Eh vs Ehren Eh vs Ehsan Eh vs Ehab
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eh
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2007–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eh: #6404 Unisex Name - 432 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eh. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eh draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.