Eoin
Eoin is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Eoin is a traditional Irish Gaelic name derived from the Latin Ioannes, sharing the same origin as John and Evan. It has a long history in Ireland and remains a distinctive, traditional choice. In the United States, it is a rare but steadily used name among parents seeking an authentic Irish classic.
Popularity in the United States
1,604 babies in the United States have been named Eoin since 1880. It ranks #3156 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1609.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.5 %)
- CA (24.6 %)
- MA (22.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 502 |
| 2010-2019 | 511 |
| 2020-2029 | 318 |
Famous people named Eoin
- Eoin Colfer: Author, Children's Writer
- Eoin Macken: Actor, Director
- Eoin Morgan: Cricketer, Team Captain
Fun facts
- While Seán entered Irish via the Norman-French 'Jean', Eoin is the older Gaelic borrowing directly from Latin Ioannes.
- Although spelled differently, Eoin is pronounced almost identically to the Welsh-origin name Owen.