Fun Facts About the Name Eiler
- 15 babies named Eiler: U.S. records list 15 babies given the name Eiler from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Eiler Mean?
Eiler is a Danish masculine name derived from the Old Norse Eilífr. That name combines ei, meaning 'ever' or 'always,' with lífr, meaning 'living.' Its literal sense is therefore 'ever-living,' often rendered as 'immortal.' Eiler is a Danish spelling variant of Ejler; related forms in other Scandinavian languages include Norwegian Eilif, Icelandic Eilífur, and Swedish Elof.
Eiler Name History & Origins
The Old Norse name Eilífr is attested in medieval Scandinavian sources and was used in Iceland and Norway. In Denmark it took the forms Ejler and Eiler. The same Old Norse elements remained transparent: ei 'ever' and lífr 'living,' so the name was understood as 'the ever-living one.' The Norwegian descendant is usually Eilif, while Swedish has Elof. In Denmark, Eiler has continued as a given name and is also found as a family name.
How Popular is the Name Eiler?
Eiler has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #12,554 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #12,554 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #12,790 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2013 | #12,677 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Eiler Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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