Eunie
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "blessed or good victory".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Eunie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eunie today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eunie births was 1916 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eunie. 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 Eunie is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eunies were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eunie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1916
9 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,790
Tracked since 1895
Popularity
Eunie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eunie from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 43 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
Eunie 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 Eunie 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 Eunie
The given name Eunie is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period in the Scottish Highlands. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ùine," which means "time" or "season." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the cyclical nature of time or the changing of seasons.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eunie can be found in the Annals of the Kingdom of Scotland, a historical chronicle dating back to the 12th century. In these chronicles, there is a reference to a woman named Eunie, who was a member of a prominent Highland clan.
During the 16th century, the name Eunie gained some prominence among Scottish nobility. Notably, Eunie MacDonald, born in 1543, was the daughter of a powerful clan chief in the Western Isles of Scotland. She played a significant role in the clan's affairs and was known for her diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts.
In the 17th century, the name Eunie appeared in several Scottish literary works, including poems and ballads. One notable example is the poem "The Lass of Eunie Glen" by Robert Tannahill, a renowned Scottish poet and songwriter born in 1774. The poem celebrated the beauty and virtues of a young woman named Eunie, suggesting that the name was associated with feminine grace and charm.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Eunie was Eunie MacLaren, born in 1820 in the Scottish Highlands. She was a celebrated artist and painter, known for her vivid landscapes and portraits that captured the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Her works are displayed in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Scotland.
Another notable figure was Eunie MacLeod, born in 1855 in the Isle of Skye, Scotland. She was a prominent figure in the Scottish women's suffrage movement and played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and political representation. Eunie MacLeod's speeches and writings remain an important part of Scotland's feminist history.
While the name Eunie may have originated in the Scottish Highlands, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Scottish or Celtic cultural influences. However, the rich history and cultural significance of the name remain deeply rooted in its Scottish origins.
People
Eunie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eunie 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
Eunie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eunie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eunie 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 Eunie a common name?
We classify Eunie 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, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eunie most popular?
The single biggest year for Eunie was 1916, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eunie is about 89 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 Eunie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eunie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eunie 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 Eunie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eunie 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 Eunie 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 Eunie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.