Eh
Every Eh since 2007 — 704 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eh
Eh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,325 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 704 American babies have been named Eh — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,946 | 14 | #6,268 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,539 | 12 | #7,013 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,676 | 17 | #5,499 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,142 | 17 | #5,397 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,381 | 19 | #4,906 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,292 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,882 | 26 | #4,026 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,110 | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,560 | 29 | #3,712 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,067 | 30 | #3,608 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,932 | 43 | #2,768 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,702 | 33 | #3,286 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,871 | 33 | #3,321 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,319 | 28 | #3,718 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,451 | 24 | #4,147 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,556 | 10 | #7,867 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,947 | 15 | #5,848 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eh in 2025?
Eh ranked #7,325 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eh?
704 babies have been named Eh in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eh most popular?
Eh peaked in 2014, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Eh a boy or girl name?
Eh is used for both: about 39% of babies named Eh have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Eh rising or falling?
Eh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.