Eve
Meaning: Life, living one, to breathe
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #129
Total births: 3,339
History: Eve is woven into the fabric of Irish parish life, where community and family bonds run deep. From Sunday GAA matches to school concerts in Tipperary, the name echoes across generations. It captures the warmth of the Irish countryside.
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Every number here comes directly from Ireland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #75 |
| Babies named Eve in 2025 | 66 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 3,339 |
| Peak year | 2011 (164 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #45 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Eve
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve means “Life, living one, to breathe” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Eve has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Life, living one, to breathe”.
How popular is Eve in Ireland?
Eve ranked #75 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 66 babies that year.
When was Eve most popular?
Eve peaked in 2011 with 164 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Eves in registered births are female.
Is the name Eve rising or falling in popularity?
Eve has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #54 in 2020 to #75 in 2025.
How long has Eve been recorded in Ireland?
Eve appears in birth records in Ireland across 60 years — from 1964 through 2025.