Aileen
Aileen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aileen
- A female given name from Irish, variant of Eileen.
How popular is Aileen?
Since 1880, 37,637 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Aileen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #289 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #12342 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #799 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Names similar to Aileen
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Sibling name ideas for Aileen
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Aileen FAQ
What does the name Aileen mean?
A female given name from Irish, variant of Eileen.
What is the origin of the name Aileen?
Aileen is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Aileen?
Since 1880, 37,637 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Aileen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #289 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #12342 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #799 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Is Aileen a boy or girl name?
Aileen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 37,637 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.