Will my child share the name Eimear with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Eimear per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eimear in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eimear becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eimear is declining: down 258 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,365 in 1997.

Is Eimear a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eimear is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eimear a popular baby name in the United States?

Eimear does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Eimear

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Eimear is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Eimear in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Eimear

Eimear has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 746 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1365 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Eimear is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Eimear in their class.