Eibhleann
A girl's name of Irish origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Eibhleann, you're looking at a name that fewer than 22 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Eibhleann a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Eibhleann is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eibhleann is a traditional Irish feminine name, an older form of Eileen or Evelyn in Irish Gaelic. The name likely derives from the Old Irish Aibhlinn or from Helen (Greek Helene), meaning "bright" or associated with the sun. It appears in early Irish poetry and medieval manuscripts.
Pronunciation for English speakers: roughly "EV-lin" or "AY-vlin," though native Irish speakers would pronounce it differently. In the United States, Eibhleann would be given almost exclusively by families with deep Irish roots who want to honor the original Gaelic spelling of a name long since Anglicized.
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In the American context, Eibhleann is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2011–2018). Its Irish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 22 total births, Eibhleann exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eibhleann has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22 | — |
The Story of Eibhleann
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Eibhleann is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Eibhleann are most likely born between 2011 and 2018.
How rare is Eibhleann?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eibhleann is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2011–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #16353 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13299 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17618 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2018