Eulamae
A combination of Eulalius (meaning "well-spoken" in Greek) and Mae (of Latin origin meaning "great").
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Eulamae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eulamae today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eulamae births was 1920 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eulamae. 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 Eulamae is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eulamaes were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eulamae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
15 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1933 SSA rank
#2,743
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Eulamae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eulamae from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 53 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Eulamae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eulamae 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 Eulamae 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 Eulamae
The given name Eulamae is believed to have originated as a combination of two separate names - Eula and Mae. Both Eula and Mae have their roots in ancient Greek and Latin languages.
Eula is derived from the Greek word "eulabes," which means "pious" or "devout." It was a popular name among early Christian communities, particularly in regions where Greek influence was strong. The name Mae, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the Latin name "Maria," which was derived from the Hebrew name "Miriam." It was widely used in various European cultures and gained popularity during the Middle Ages.
While there are no definitive records of the name Eulamae appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the combination of Eula and Mae can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in certain regions of the United States. It is believed that the name was created by blending the two existing names, possibly to honor family members or as a creative expression of parental preference.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eulamae was Eulamae Lorene Bougher (1896-1982), an American teacher and author from West Virginia. Another notable figure was Eulamae Sipple (1903-1982), an American painter and art educator from Pennsylvania.
Other individuals who carried the name Eulamae throughout history include Eulamae Fay Lowery (1909-2001), an American author and educator from Texas; Eulamae Lene (1920-2005), an American dancer and choreographer from California; and Eulamae Lucille Spears (1925-2018), an American nurse and philanthropist from Oklahoma.
While the name Eulamae may not have a rich historical lineage like some other names, its unique blend of two distinct names from different linguistic roots has contributed to its distinctiveness and charm. The individuals who have borne this name have left their mark in various fields, adding to the cultural tapestry of their respective communities.
People
Eulamae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eulamae 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
Eulamae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eulamae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eulamae 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Eulamae a common name?
We classify Eulamae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eulamae most popular?
The single biggest year for Eulamae was 1920, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eulamae is about 88 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 Eulamae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eulamae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eulamae 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 Eulamae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eulamae 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 Eulamae 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 share the name Eulamae?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.