Eisenhower
One who rules with vigor and success, derived from German roots.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Eisenhower. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eisenhower today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eisenhower births was 1952 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eisenhower. 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
- • The typical person named Eisenhower is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eisenhowers were born before 1971.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eisenhower. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1952
5 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1952 SSA rank
#3,883
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Eisenhower: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eisenhower
The name Eisenhower is of German origin, deriving from the German words "eisen" meaning "iron" and "hauer" meaning "hewer" or "cutter." It likely originated as an occupational surname during the Middle Ages, referring to someone who worked as an iron miner or blacksmith.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eisenhower dates back to the 16th century in various regions of Germany. It was initially spelled in various ways, such as Eisenhauer, Eisenhower, and Eisenhawer, reflecting regional dialect variations.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Eisenhower was Hans Eisenhower, a blacksmith born in Saarbrücken, Germany, in 1582. Another early record is of Johannes Eisenhower, a miner from Saxony, born in 1612.
In the 17th century, the name Eisenhower appeared in historical records of German immigrants to America, particularly in Pennsylvania and other regions with significant German settlements. One notable example is Johann Eisenhower, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1685.
The name gained widespread recognition in the 20th century due to Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), the 34th President of the United States. He was born in Denison, Texas, to parents of German descent. Eisenhower served as a prominent military leader during World War II, commanding the Allied forces in Europe, before pursuing a successful political career.
Other notable individuals with the first name Eisenhower include:
1. Eisenhower Everhart (1821-1896), an American businessman and politician from Pennsylvania.
2. Eisenhower Smiley (1857-1938), an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota.
3. Eisenhower Claxton (1879-1957), an American educator and politician from Tennessee.
4. Eisenhower Flint (1900-1981), an American businessman and philanthropist from California.
5. Eisenhower Hawkins (1927-2007), an American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader.
While the name Eisenhower is relatively uncommon today, it holds historical significance, particularly in the United States, due to its association with President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his legacy.
People
Eisenhower + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eisenhower 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
Eisenhower: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eisenhower?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eisenhower 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Eisenhower a common name?
We classify Eisenhower as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eisenhower most popular?
The single biggest year for Eisenhower was 1952, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eisenhower is about 65 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 Eisenhower in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eisenhower a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower?
Find out how many Americans are named Eisenhower on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.