Eileen
Pronunciation: [ eyel-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 160 babies have been named Eileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eileen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,495 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,495
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Eileen
Eileen is a boy name .
Is Eileen a boy or girl name? Eileen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,495 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #592. Eileen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eileen is currently ranked #13,495 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eileen include Eil, Eile, Eiley, Eileie, Eiy, Eiie, and Eilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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