Eoin

Eoin is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “noble born.” In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Eoin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“noble born”
Pronunciation
/oːnʲ/

About the name Eoin

Eoin belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “noble born” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Eoin first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1873 in 2003, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 1,558 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eoin in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#1873 in 2003
Peak year
2020
Babies named Eoin in 2024
34
Total since 1880
1,558

Eoin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#398 in 1998
Babies named Eoin in 2025
24
Total since 1996
1,349

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eoin mean?

Eoin means “noble born” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Eoin a boy or girl name?

Eoin is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eoin?

Eoin comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Eoin?

Eoin first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #1873 in 2003, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Eoin?

Eoin is pronounced /oːnʲ/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.