Euna
A Eurasian name of Breton origin meaning "kind, merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 282 living Americans carry the first name Euna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Euna today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euna births was 1916 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euna. 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.
People living today
282
~ 1 in 1,215,441 Americans
Peak year
1916
74 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,984
Tracked since 1885
Popularity
Euna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Euna from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 610 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Euna 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 Euna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Euna, while West Virginia, North Carolina, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Euna
The given name Euna has its roots in the ancient Gaulish language, which was spoken in parts of what is now modern-day France, Belgium, and neighboring regions during the Iron Age and Roman era. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "eunos," which meant "blessed" or "fortunate."
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Euna appeared in several ancient inscriptions and records of the Gaulish tribes that inhabited the region. Some scholars have also suggested that the name may have been influenced by or related to the Greek name Eunice, which has a similar meaning of "fortunate" or "prosperous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Euna can be found in the writings of the 5th-century historian Gregory of Tours, who mentioned a Gaulish woman named Euna in his work "Historia Francorum." This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the Gaulish population during the late Roman and early medieval periods.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Euna remained relatively uncommon, but it continued to be used sporadically in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Euna of Lleida, a 12th-century noblewoman from the Principality of Catalonia (now part of Spain), who played a significant role in the defense of her city during the Christian reconquest.
In the 16th century, Euna Macintosh (c. 1510 - c. 1580) was a Scottish noblewoman and clan chief who led her clan during the turbulent times of the Scottish Reformation. She was known for her fierce loyalty to the Catholic faith and her resistance against the Protestant forces.
Another historical figure with the name Euna was Euna Everard (1573 - 1651), an English writer and translator who is best known for her translations of French and Spanish works into English during the early 17th century.
In the 19th century, Euna Boulanger (1829 - 1893) was a French painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her portraits and allegorical works, many of which are now part of prestigious collections in museums across Europe.
While the name Euna has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various cultural backgrounds and walks of life, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of this ancient Gaulish name.
People
Euna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euna 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
Euna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 282 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euna 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 1,215,441 US residents.
Is Euna a common name?
We classify Euna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euna most popular?
The single biggest year for Euna was 1916, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euna is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Euna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Euna 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.
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.