Eulene
A girl's name of Greek origin with 593 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Eulene is a vintage name that peaked in the pre-war decades and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Eulene is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eulene is a girl's baby name, a variant of Eulalia or Eula, which are of Greek origin, from eulalos, meaning 'well-spoken' or 'sweet-voiced' — from eu (well) and lalein (to speak).
Eulene gives Eula an -ene suffix that was popular in mid-20th century American naming — the same suffix found in Arlene, Darlene, and Charlene. It was most used in the American South during the 1930s through 1950s, carrying the sweet, old-fashioned quality of names from that era.
EtymologyShow more
Though Eulene dates back to 1912 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Greek classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Eulene’s 593 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eulene has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 37 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 84 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 189 | — |
| 1920s | 200 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 75 | — |
The Story of Eulene
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1931, Eulene is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Eulene are most likely born between 1921 and 1941.
How rare is Eulene?
With 593 total births on record, Eulene remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1920s with 200 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eulene by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Eulene per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1912–1960)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8 | #4893 |
| 1957 | 5 | #6360 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5392 |
| 1954 | 9 | #4064 |
| 1953 | 7 | #4719 |
| 1952 | 5 | #5823 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5545 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5487 |
| 1948 | 9 | #3680 |
| 1946 | 9 | #3484 |
| 1944 | 15 | #2319 |
| 1943 | 10 | #3106 |
| 1942 | 9 | #3256 |
| 1941 | 14 | #2298 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2342 |
| 1939 | 18 | #1905 |
| 1938 | 19 | #1820 |
| 1937 | 12 | #2485 |
| 1936 | 6 | #3840 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1566 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–1960