Eilene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eilene is an Irish name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It evolved from the Irish 'Aibhinn' through 'Eibhlín' to its modern form. The name is associated with positive traits such as brilliance and elegance, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Eilene is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eilene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eilene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1644th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1356th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1873rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5527th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9069th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11868th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eilene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eilene"
Pronunciation
/aɪˈliːn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Eilene is derived from the Irish name 'Eibhlín', which itself is a diminutive form of the name 'Aibhinn', meaning 'radiance' or 'brilliance'.
Meaning
bright, shining, radiant
Language Evolution
Aibhinn, Eibhlín, Eilene
Historical Usage
Eilene gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of the name Eileen.
Variants & Derivatives
Eileen, Aileen, Eilene
Modern Popularity & Image
Eilene is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with creativity and brightness.
Famous People
Eilene Galloway, an American space policy expert, Eilene Davidson, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eilene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eilene"
"Eilene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1644th of 9107 | 432 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1356th of 9204 | 588 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1873rd of 12526 | 617 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5527th of 19264 | 146 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9069th of 27321 | 113 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11868th of 35406 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14287th of 30306 | 61 |
Regional Popularity of "Eilene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eilene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
64.48% 913th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.63% 1061st/1546 |
71.66% 1115th/1556 |
- |
74.27% 1149th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
63.42% 1541st/2430 |
- |
76.54% 2124th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
79.59% 5028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eilene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eilene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.