Eileen

Pronunciation: [ eyel-EEN ]

Boy Name #13,495 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Eileen is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced eyel-EEN.

Parents who love the name Eileen often also consider Eileen, Einar, Eithel .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,495
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Eil Eiy Eilie Eileie

Also a Girl Name

Eileen is also used as a girl name, ranked #592.

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Similar Names

Eileen Einar Eithel Einer Eino Eilene Eileene Eila

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eileen

Is Eileen a boy or girl name?

Eileen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13495. As a girl name, it is ranked #592. Eileen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Eileen?

Eileen is pronounced eyel-EEN.

How popular is the name Eileen?

Eileen is currently ranked #13495 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Eileen?

Common nicknames for Eileen include Eil, Eiy, Eilie, and Eileie.

Is Eileen a common or rare name?

Eileen is an uncommon name, ranked #13495 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Eiy, Eilie, and Eileie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.