Eurydice
A girl's name of Greek origin with 95 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Cirolanidae.
Eurydice is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, meaning 'wide justice' — from the Greek eurys ('wide, broad') and dike ('justice'). In Greek mythology, Eurydice was the beautiful wife of the poet Orpheus, whose death sent him on his heartbreaking journey to the underworld to retrieve her.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice — love, loss, and the fatal backward glance — is one of antiquity's most enduring tragedies, inspiring countless operas, plays, and films. With 95 recorded U.S. births, Eurydice is a name of extraordinary mythological beauty and poetic resonance.
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Phonetically, Eurydice belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Eurydice’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eurydice has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 22 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 19 | — |
The Story of Eurydice
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1974, Eurydice is a Gen X staple. Girls named Eurydice are most likely born between 1965 and 1984.
How rare is Eurydice?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eurydice — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1965, peaked in the 1970s with 23 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Eurydice by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1965–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9744 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12539 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15850 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14337 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17395 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17866 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13010 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10895 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10867 |
| 1976 | 8 | #6801 |
| 1974 | 10 | #5465 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8822 |
| 1968 | 5 | #7345 |
| 1967 | 8 | #5127 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6019 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1965–2024