Eichael
Of uncertain meaning and origin, potentially a combination or variation of names.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Eichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eichael today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eichael births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eichael. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,439
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Eichael: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eichael 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 Eichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eichael
The name Eichael has its origins in ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "eiki," meaning "oak," and the suffix "-hael," which signifies "healthy" or "strong." This combination suggests that the name Eichael may have been given to individuals associated with strength, resilience, or a connection to the mighty oak tree.
In the early medieval period, the name Eichael gained popularity among the Germanic tribes that settled in various regions of Europe. It was particularly common in areas where Old High German dialects were spoken, such as modern-day Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by Germanic warriors and noblemen during the time of the Frankish Empire and the early Holy Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eichael dates back to the 9th century, when an individual named Eichael von Regensburg was mentioned in a monastic chronicle from the Benedictine monastery in Regensburg, Bavaria. This Eichael was a nobleman and a patron of the monastery, indicating the name's association with the nobility and influential figures of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eichael:
1. Eichael der Ritter (c. 1120 - 1186), a German knight and crusader who participated in the Second and Third Crusades.
2. Eichael von Staufen (1155 - 1218), a German nobleman and military commander who served under the Hohenstaufen dynasty.
3. Eichael der Bierbrauer (c. 1310 - 1375), a renowned German brewer and entrepreneur who established one of the first commercial breweries in Bamberg, Bavaria.
4. Eichael der Maler (c. 1470 - 1540), a German Renaissance painter known for his religious and portrait works, active in the cities of Nuremberg and Regensburg.
5. Eichael von Württemberg (1623 - 1677), a German prince and military leader who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War.
While the name Eichael has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic history of the Germanic peoples.
People
Eichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eichael 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
Eichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eichael 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Eichael a common name?
We classify Eichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Eichael was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eichael is about 35 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 Eichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eichael in the SSA data are male. 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 Eichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eichael 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 Eichael 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 Americans are named Eichael?
Want to know how many people have the name Eichael? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.