Eileen

Meaning of Eileen

This name means "bright, shining one" or "light." It is often considered an Irish form of the Greek name Helen.

Eileen has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Eileen

Eileen has cooled off, slipping to #654 in 2025, down from a peak of #593 in 2024.

Notable people named Eileen

• Eileen Collins
  First female Space Shuttle commander
• Eileen Ford
  Co-founder of Ford Models agency
• Eileen Gu
  Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier
• Eileen Brennan
  Emmy-winning American film and TV actress
• Eileen Heckart
  Oscar-winning American stage and film actress

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Questions about the name Eileen

What does the name Eileen mean?

Eileen means this name means "bright, shining one" or "light." it is often considered an irish form of the greek name helen, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Eileen a boy's or a girl's name?

Eileen is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eileen?

In 2025, Eileen ranked #654 for girls, down from #593 the year before.

When was Eileen most popular?

Eileen peaked at #593 in 2024.