66
Cheerfulness
61
Warmth
59
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
59
Morality
56
Health
52▼
Warmth
61
Cheerfulness
66▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
23♀
Eileen Name Personality
Eileen sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (66 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong warmth (61 on the 0-100+ research scale), Eileen creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic7.8
Mature6.0
Formal6.9
Upper Class6.4
Urban2.8
Wholesome7.5
Strong5.1
Refined7.8
Strange6.5
Simple5.5
Serious6.4
Nerdy6.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 211 ratings.
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Famous People Named Eileen
- Eileen CollinsFirst female Space Shuttle commander
- Eileen GuOlympic freestyle skiing gold medalist
- Eileen FisherFashion designer and entrepreneur
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eileen
What does the name Eileen say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Eileen scores highest in Cheerfulness (66 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Health (52 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and average in health.
Is Eileen a girl name?▾
Eileen is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (59), Warmth (61), Morality (56), Health (52), and Cheerfulness (66).
What is the Success rating for the name Eileen?▾
Eileen has a Success rating of 59 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Eileen sound?▾
Eileen has a Warmth rating of 61 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Eileen compare to other names?▾
Eileen's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 66 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Eileen with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Eileen?▾
Notable people named Eileen include Eileen Collins, Eileen Gu and Eileen Fisher. Name Halo lists 3 famous Eileens with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.