Girl Name
Eileene
"Variant of Eileen, derived from Helen, meaning 'bright' or 'shining one'"
About the Name Eileene
Meaning
Variant of Eileen, derived from Helen, meaning 'bright' or 'shining one'
Origin
Irish/GaelicGender
Girl
First Letter
EEileene is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name means "Variant of Eileen, derived from Helen, meaning 'bright' or 'shining one'" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Irish/Gaelic names.
Popularity Over Time
#54 1950
#19 1960
-- 1970
#5 1980
#5 1990
#6 2000
#5 2010
-- 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Eileene
- EF Eileen Fisher (fashion designer)