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Aileen

Girl name · 993 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aileen: 993 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 87 births in 1974.

Aileen is a Scottish and Irish form of the Greek name Helen, derived from *helene*, meaning “light” or “torch.” It arrived in Britain via Norman French and became a staple in Gaelic-speaking regions, often spelled Eileen in Ireland. One notable bearer was Aileen Fisher (1906–2002), an

Girl 29 of 52 years

Peak year
197487 babies
Latest (2006)
#7223 babies
Total births
993since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 67%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1974 · 87
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).