Eoghan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'born of the yew tree', Eoghan is a Gaelic name associated with wisdom and longevity.
Meaning of the Name Eoghan
Eoghan is a Gaelic name derived from old Irish and means 'born of the yew tree'. It has roots in Celtic mythology and was the name of several ancient Irish kings. The name is associated with wisdom and longevity. It is commonly used in Ireland and Scotland.
Popularity of the Name Eoghan
The popularity for the name Eoghan peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,403 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Eoghan had the most male births in 2015 with 29, which ranked number 3,681 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Eoghan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 27 births, an increase of 28.57%. Among males, Eoghan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 27 births, an increase of 28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eoghan
- 20 Year Trend of Eoghan: 170.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Eoghan: 28.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eoghan: 28.57%
Popularity of Eoghan by State
For males, Eoghan was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eoghan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eoghan
- Total Births of Eoghan: 28 (2.54%)
- Male Births of Eoghan: 28 (2.54%)
Given the upward trend of Eoghan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.54% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Eoghan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.54%.