How Many People Are Named Eoghan?

Complete statistics for the name Eoghan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eoghan
Very Rare
Irish

Eoghan, an Irish name meaning 'well-born', is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 684,096 Americans sharing it. That's just 482 people today, making it a truly unique choice. The majority, 96%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~482
Living in US
1 in 684,096
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Well-born
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,429
Worldwide Bearers
#150,261
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
1,774
🇬🇧 England
175
🇺🇸 United States
110
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
67
🇦🇺 Australia
55
🇬🇧 Scotland
53
🇨🇦 Canada
40
🇳🇿 New Zealand
38
🇹🇭 Thailand
32
🇬🇧 Wales
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
482 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
467
Would be under 30 (96%)
21
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 488 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eoghan Through the Generations

Eoghan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 29 births. Today, there are 482 people named Eoghan in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by males, and its rarity makes it stand out among other names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 5

⭐ Famous People Named Eoghan

Éogan is an early Irish male given name, which also has the hypocoristic and diminutive forms Eoganán, Eóghainin, Eóghain and Eóghainn. The Modern Irish form of the name is Eoghan.…

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✨ Similar Names to Eoghan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eoghan's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Eoghan

How Many People Have the Name Eoghan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 482 people in the United States currently share the name Eoghan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 684,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eoghan a Common or Rare Name?

Eoghan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eoghan Mean?

Eoghan means "well-born" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eoghan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eoghan Most Popular?

The name Eoghan reached peak popularity in 2015, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eoghan?

Approximately 482 people named Eoghan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 488. That works out to roughly 1 in 684,096 Americans.

Is Eoghan a rare name?

Eoghan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 684,096 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eoghan mean?

Eoghan means "well-born" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Eoghan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eoghan are male and 0% are female.

When was Eoghan most popular?

Eoghan peaked in 2015 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US482
All-Time Births488
1 in X1 in 684,096
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2015
World Rank#150,261
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.