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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Eclipse — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eclipsa|Ector
LiteraryGirl↓ Fading

Eclipse

ih-KLIPS · 2 syllables

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#13905
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#13905
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#9788 in 2023
5yr change
-4117 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #13905 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Literary girl names
Eclipse

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13905

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-4117 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelestialLiteraryModern2-syllableAstronomicalNatureRareRisingUnique
Character
mysterious intensitytransformative powerhidden depthssudden revelationshadowy elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Eclipse is a Literary girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #13905 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -4117 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13905 · very rare
Eclipse at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'eclipsis', the astronomical phenomenon where one celestial body obscures another. Modern usage as a given name draws from its symbolic association with rarity, drama, and transformative moments.
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#9788 in 2023
5yr change:-4117 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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↓ Fading
Orion◈
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↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Eclipse · Overview
Summary

Eclipse is a Literary girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #13905 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Celestial · Modern · Whimsical character
Eclipse carries a bold, ethereal, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 4117 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
eclipse.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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