Eibhlin
A feminine Irish name derived from Aoibheann, meaning "radiant beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Eibhlin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eibhlin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eibhlin births was 2014 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eibhlin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eibhlin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eibhlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
2014
11 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2017 SSA rank
#16,547
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Eibhlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eibhlin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 45 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eibhlin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eibhlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eibhlin
The given name Eibhlin is derived from the Irish language, specifically the Gaelic form of the name Evelyn. It is believed to have originated in the 5th century CE, during the early Christian period in Ireland.
Eibhlin is a Celtic name, with roots tracing back to the ancient Brittonic language spoken in Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "ēuṇos," meaning "fruitful" or "prosperous."
One of the earliest known references to the name Eibhlin can be found in the ancient Irish text, the Annals of Ulster, which dates back to the 15th century. The text mentions an Eibhlin ingen Ragnaill, who was the daughter of Raghnall mac Somhairle, a powerful Scottish king from the 12th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eibhlin. One of the most famous was Eibhlin Dhubh Ni Chonaill (1666-1738), an Irish noblewoman and renowned poet who composed numerous works in the Irish language. Her poetry played a significant role in preserving Irish culture and literature during a time of political and social turmoil.
Another notable Eibhlin was Eibhlin Ni Bhriain (c. 1612-1670), a chieftain's daughter and influential patron of Irish bardic poets in the 17th century. Her patronage helped support and sustain the tradition of Irish poetry during a period when it was under threat from English colonial rule.
In the realm of religion, Eibhlin Ni Mhaille (c. 1300-1380) was a celebrated Irish nun and mystic who lived in the 14th century. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and is known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Eibhlin Ni Chonghaile (c. 1570-1629) was a prominent Irish noblewoman and chieftain's wife who played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars of the 17th century. She is remembered for her courage and leadership during a time of great conflict between the Irish and English forces.
Lastly, Eibhlin Ni Dhonabhain (c. 1650-1720) was an Irish scribe and scholar who made important contributions to the preservation of Irish language and literature. She was renowned for her exceptional calligraphy and her extensive collection of Irish manuscripts, many of which have survived to this day.
People
Eibhlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eibhlin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eibhlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eibhlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eibhlin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Eibhlin a common name?
We classify Eibhlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eibhlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Eibhlin was 2014, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eibhlin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eibhlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eibhlin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eibhlin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eibhlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eibhlin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eibhlin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Eibhlin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Eibhlin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.