Total births
503
Girls' name · since 1915
Eilleen
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 503 babies named Eilleen, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 503
- total births
- 1915–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Eilleen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 503 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eilleen has been recorded 503 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2018.
- 503 total births
- 1915–2018 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
503 girls have been named Eilleen since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2018.
- 503
- total births
- 1915–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Eilleen was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
16 babies were named Eilleen in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Eilleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eilleen's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eilleen at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Eilleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2018
- Peak year (1916)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Eilleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eilleen's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Eilleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
56 births
- 1920s
1920s
105 births
- 1930s
1930s
52 births
- 1940s
1940s
59 births
- 1950s
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
72 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 105 births (21% of all-time use).
How Eilleen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Eilleen's total volume
Eilleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eilleen by state
Where Eilleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Eilleen's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 503 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eilleen? ▼
503 babies have been named Eilleen since 1915. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1916 with 16 births.
When was Eilleen most popular? ▼
Eilleen was most popular in the 1920s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Eilleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eilleen are California (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Eilleen been used? ▼
Eilleen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 104 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Eilleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eileen, Eilene, Eila, Eiley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eilleen's data
- Eilleen's decade-level peak was the 1920s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Eilleens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Eilleen
Nearby Names Like Eilleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eilleen
Eileen Girl
#592 189,614 births
Eilene Girl
#12221 2,087 births
Eila Girl
#1944 1,906 births
Eiley Girl
#3682 550 births
Eileene Girl
548 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–2018 (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. "Eilleen: Baby Name Since 1915 - 503 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eilleen. 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 Eilleen 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 June 2026.