Eulie
A short feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Eulie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eulie today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eulie births was 1915 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eulie. 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 Eulie is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eulies were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eulie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1915
7 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1946 SSA rank
#3,289
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Eulie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eulie from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Eulie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eulie 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 Eulie 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 Eulie
The given name Eulie is a variant of the Greek name Eulalia, which has its roots in the word "eulogia," meaning "praise" or "good speech." This name was particularly popular in the early Christian era, as it was borne by several martyrs and saints.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eulie can be found in the writings of Saint Eulalia of Barcelona, a young Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century. She was known for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution, and her name became a symbol of devotion and resilience among early Christians.
Another notable figure with the name Eulie was Saint Eulalia of Mérida, a 4th-century martyr from the Iberian Peninsula. Her story of defiance against the Roman authorities and subsequent torture and execution for her beliefs were widely circulated and inspired many early Christians.
In the Middle Ages, the name Eulie appeared in various literary works and historical records. One notable example is Eulalia, the heroine of an Old French epic poem from the 9th century, which recounts the tale of a young Christian woman who refused to renounce her faith and was ultimately martyred.
Throughout history, the name Eulie has also been borne by several notable women. One such figure was Eulalia de Quintana, a 16th-century Spanish noblewoman and renowned patron of the arts. She was known for her support of writers, artists, and intellectuals during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent Eulie was Eulalia Perit, a 19th-century French poet and writer who was actively involved in the Romantic literary movement. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was widely acclaimed for her lyrical and emotive writing style.
While the name Eulie has its roots in ancient Greek and Christian traditions, it has transcended its historical origins and continues to be used as a given name in various cultures and societies around the world, carrying with it a sense of strength, resilience, and devotion.
People
Eulie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eulie 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
Eulie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eulie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eulie 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Eulie a common name?
We classify Eulie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eulie most popular?
The single biggest year for Eulie was 1915, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eulie is about 86 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 Eulie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eulie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eulie 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 Eulie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eulie 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 Eulie 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 common is the name Eulie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.