Eulis
A boy's name of Greek origin with 597 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Eulis tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 597 recorded births and a peak of 26 in 1924, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Eulis a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Eulis is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eulis is a boy's baby name, likely a variant of Eulus or related to Eules, a form of the Greek name Eulalius, meaning 'well-spoken' or 'eloquent' — from the Greek eu (well) and lalein (to speak).
Eulis was used primarily in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has the quiet, singular dignity of a name that was genuinely rare even when it was used — a name that belonged to specific individuals in specific communities, carried with quiet pride.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Eulis is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1909–1971). Its Greek 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.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Eulis’s 597 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Eulis has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eulis has 50+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1909.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 46 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 98 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 124 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 190 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 117 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 6 | — |
The Story of Eulis
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Eulis is a name steeped in history. Boys named Eulis are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.
How rare is Eulis?
With 597 total births on record, Eulis remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1909, peaked in the 1920s with 190 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eulis by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Eulis per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(50 years, 1909–1971)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 | #4575 |
| 1967 | 5 | #4151 |
| 1962 | 5 | #4245 |
| 1959 | 5 | #4180 |
| 1958 | 7 | #3365 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3633 |
| 1954 | 7 | #3259 |
| 1953 | 7 | #3224 |
| 1951 | 5 | #3883 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2638 |
| 1949 | 7 | #3105 |
| 1948 | 13 | #2144 |
| 1947 | 15 | #2016 |
| 1946 | 5 | #3682 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2299 |
| 1944 | 10 | #2359 |
| 1943 | 9 | #2616 |
| 1942 | 9 | #2578 |
| 1941 | 10 | #2390 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2378 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1909–1971