UK name, mostly girls
Eun
A feminine Korean name meaning "grace" or "flower.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 4 boys.
Eun is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Eun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Eun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eun ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Eun.
- • Eun is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 73.3% of Eun registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Eun
In England and Wales birth records, Eun has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 26.7% of registrations are for boys and 73.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Eun registered for boys
- Ranked #3,687 in 2008
- 4 boys registered in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (4 births)
Eun registered for girls
- Ranked #5,201 in 2007
- 3 girls registered in 2007
- Peak: 2003 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Eun mean?
The name Eun has its origins in Korean culture, derived from the word "eun" which means "silver" or "graceful." It is a unisex name that has been used for centuries in Korea.
During the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE), the name Eun was popular among the nobility and aristocratic families. It was often given to children born into these distinguished households, representing the hopes for grace, purity, and elegance.
In ancient Korean literature, such as the Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms), there are references to individuals bearing the name Eun. One notable example is Eun Haengrang, a Silla scholar and poet who lived during the 7th century CE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eun can be traced back to the Silla Kingdom (57 BCE - 935 CE). One of the most famous individuals with this name was Eun Yeomun, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the 7th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the Korean peninsula.
Throughout Korean history, several notable figures have borne the name Eun. This includes Eun Boksu (1637-1698), a Confucian scholar and thinker during the Joseon Dynasty, known for his influential works on Neo-Confucianism. Another prominent figure was Eun Heekyung (1928-2005), a celebrated Korean novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity, war, and social change.
In more recent times, the name Eun has been carried by individuals such as Eun Jiwon (1947-), a South Korean diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Eun Yeejung (1993-), a popular South Korean actress and singer.
The name Eun continues to be a popular choice among Korean families today, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and the enduring appreciation for its connotations of grace, elegance, and purity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eun over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Eun in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eun, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4317 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Eun
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eun in the UK right now?
In 2007, Eun was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Eun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eun?
A feminine Korean name meaning "grace" or "flower.".
How many people are called Eun in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Eun across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.