Baby Names Starting With E
E is the 2nd most common starting letter for baby names in the US — 9.2% of babies given a top-1,000 name have one. Emma and Elijah lead the way.
How popular is the letter E?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
E names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the E names gaining ground.
Where E names come from
Origins of the E names in the top 1,000. Hebrew leads with 47.
All baby names starting with E
1,741 names found
Eabha
Life
Eaden
Place of pleasure or delight
Eadie
Wealthy gift or prosperous war
Eagan
Little fire
Eagle
The bird of prey; symbol of strength and vision
Eain
God is gracious
Eames
Son of Uncle
Eamon
Rich protector or guardian of fortune
Eamonn
Rich guardian or protector of fortune
Ean
God is gracious
Eann
God is gracious
Earl
Nobleman, warrior, or prince
Earle
Nobleman, warrior, or leader
Earlene
Noblewoman
Early
Timely or born at the beginning of the day
Earnest
Serious or sincere
Earon
High mountain or exalted
Earvin
Sea friend or friend of the sea
Eashan
Shiva; lord or master
Eason
Son of Adam
Baby names starting with E: common questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with E?
Emma is the most popular girls' name starting with E (#3 in the US), and Elijah is the most popular boys' name (#7), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are baby names starting with E?
E is the 2nd most common starting letter for baby names in the US. 238,215 babies — 9.2% of those given a top-1,000 name in 2025 — received a name beginning with E, across 123 different names.
Which E names are getting more popular?
Eloise, Eden, Enzo, Emiliano, Eithan are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
Where do E baby names come from?
Among E names in the top 1,000, the most common origins are Hebrew (47 names), Germanic (36 names), English (35 names).