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Eilene

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Pronounced eye-LEEN /aɪˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to Helen, 'light, radiance, bright'). Routes are debated but center on 'light'.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft midcentury name: Eilene is a spelling of Eileen, tied to 'light' or 'radiance' (said 'eye-LEEN'). Vintage and gentle.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to Helen, 'light, radiance, bright'). Routes are debated but center on 'light'.
U.S. rank (2024)#12480 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1946
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,077

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194619092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eilene re-spells Eileen, from Irish Eibhlin, a name knit to Evelyn and to Helen ('light'). It saw gentle midcentury use and now reads vintage (said 'eye-LEEN'). Routes are debated, which we note.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and soft.

Did you know? Eilene is a variant spelling of Eileen, the anglicized Irish Eibhlin — a cousin of Evelyn and Helen, carrying senses of 'light' and 'radiance,' which we note.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Eilene — Variant of Eileen; Irish Eibhlin; 'light' links debated

Variations

EileenAileenIlene

Nicknames

EiLene

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilene mean?

Eilene is a spelling of Eileen, from Irish roots linked to 'light' and 'radiance.' Routes are debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eilene?

It's said eye-LEEN /aɪˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eilene a boy or girl name?

Eilene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Eilene?

Eilene is a rare, vintage name for girls in the U.S.

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