Eh
Primarily a boy's name with 421 recorded births. Also given to 272 girls.
Meaning & Origin
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Eh is a boy's and girl's baby name that appears in the SSA data, reflecting the Burmese given name Eh — used among Karen people and Burmese communities in the United States. In the Karen language, Eh is a genuine given name with traditional usage among refugees and immigrants from Myanmar/Burma.
For Karen-American families, Eh is a meaningful connection to their Southeast Asian heritage and the traditions of one of Myanmar's indigenous peoples who have faced significant displacement and hardship.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eh does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Eh’s rarity (421 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eh has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 79 | #5807 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 311 | #3581 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 31 | #8350 | — |
The Story of Eh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Eh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eh are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Eh?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Eh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 311 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Eh by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Eh per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6237 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7006 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5497 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5394 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4902 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4374 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4026 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2853 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3712 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3606 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2768 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3286 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3321 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3718 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4147 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7865 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5848 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11336 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Eh as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Eh has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 272 births since 2008.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024