Eileen Name Origin
/EYE-leen/-
Irish (Celtic) 50%
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American (Western) 30%
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British (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eileen
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Eileen is of Irish origin, derived from Eibhlín, which is a Gaelic form of Helen. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Eileen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).