Eyner
An uncommon name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from German.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Eyner. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eyner today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eyner births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eyner. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eyner. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,250
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Eyner: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyner 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 Eyner during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eyner
The given name Eyner has its origins in the Old Norse language, tracing back to the Viking era in Scandinavia between the 8th and 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "eynir," which means "island dweller" or "one who lives on an island." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who resided on the numerous islands that dot the Scandinavian coastline.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyner can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that recount the stories and histories of the Norse people. In the Saga of Erik the Red, a character named Eyner is mentioned as one of the early settlers of Greenland, accompanying Erik the Red on his expedition to establish a colony there in the late 10th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Eyner remained prevalent in Scandinavian regions, particularly in Iceland and Norway. A notable figure bearing this name was Eyner Sigurdsson, a Norwegian chieftain and jarl (earl) who lived in the late 11th century. He played a significant role in the Norwegian civil wars of the time and was eventually killed in battle in 1094.
As the Vikings explored and settled in various parts of Europe, the name Eyner also found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 12th century, a German nobleman named Eyner von Andernach is recorded as having participated in the Third Crusade to the Holy Land, accompanying the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
In the 14th century, an Icelandic scholar and writer named Eyner Sokkason gained recognition for his contributions to Icelandic literature. He is credited with authoring several sagas and historical works, providing valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of medieval Icelandic society.
Another notable figure bearing the name Eyner was Eyner Helsingborg, a Swedish military commander who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the conflicts between Sweden and Denmark, leading Swedish forces in various battles during the years of the Kalmar Union.
While the name Eyner has its roots in Old Norse and Scandinavian cultures, it has also found its way into other languages and regions over time, albeit with varying spellings and adaptations. However, its origins can be traced back to the Vikings and their island settlements, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of the Norse people.
People
Eyner + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eyner 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
Eyner: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eyner?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eyner 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Eyner a common name?
We classify Eyner as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eyner most popular?
The single biggest year for Eyner was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eyner is about 3 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 Eyner in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eyner a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eyner 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 Eyner still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eyner 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 Eyner 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 have the name Eyner?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Eyner, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.