Eureka
A given name, like for the protagonists of Eureka's Castle or Eureka Seven.
Every Eureka since 1913 — 865 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eureka
Eureka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,636 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 865 American babies have been named Eureka. Its peak came in 1974, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Eureka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eureka 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 | 5 | #15,636 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,654 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,978 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,157 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1995 | 7 | #10,875 | — | — |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,740 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,696 | — | — |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,889 | — | — |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,245 | — | — |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,247 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,017 | — | — |
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| 1920 | 5 | #5,235 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,935 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eureka mean?
A given name, like for the protagonists of Eureka's Castle or Eureka Seven.
How popular is the name Eureka in 2025?
Eureka ranked #15,636 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eureka?
865 babies have been named Eureka in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eureka most popular?
Eureka peaked in 1974, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Eureka a boy or girl name?
Eureka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eureka rising or falling?
Eureka is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.