Total births
860
Girls' name · since 1913
Eureka
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 860 babies named Eureka, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 860
- total births
- 1913–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
860 girls have been named Eureka since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Eureka recorded 860 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- 860 total births
- 1913–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
860 girls have been named Eureka since 1913, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 860
- total births
- 1913–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Eureka was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
43 babies were named Eureka in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Eureka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eureka's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eureka at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Eureka popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1974)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Eureka popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1978 (Eureka as boys' name)
Eureka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Eureka's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Eureka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s 19
1920s
19 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 103
1960s
103 births
- 1970s
1970s
375 births
- 1980s
1980s
208 births
- 1990s 102
1990s
102 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 375 births (44% of all-time use).
How Eureka 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 Eureka's total volume
Eureka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eureka by state
Where Eureka concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 34 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 33 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 21 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Louisiana share of Eureka's total US births 4.0%
Even split
34 of 860 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eureka? ▼
Eureka has been given to 860 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 43 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Eureka most popular? ▼
Eureka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Eureka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eureka are Louisiana (34 births), Georgia (33 births), Texas (21 births).
How long has the name Eureka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eureka since 1913 -- 113 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Eureka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eura, Eurydice, Euretha, Eurika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eureka's data
- Eureka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (375 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Eurekas (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Eureka
Nearby Names Like Eureka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eureka
Eura Girl
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Eurydice Girl
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Euretha Girl
101 births
Eurika Girl
81 births
Euretta Girl
58 births
Compare Eureka side by side: Eureka vs Eura Eureka vs Eurydice Eureka vs Euretha
Related Names
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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, 1913–2025 (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. "Eureka: Baby Name Since 1913 - 860 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eureka. 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 Eureka 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.