Languages:
This girl's name is used in English.
Variant Forms: Aleen, Alene and Aillin
Popularity:
The name Eileen ranked 637th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 205th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative:
Authorities believe this Gaelic source name derives from the Norman French Aveline, whose meaning is uncertain.