Ean
Boy name · Celtic · English · Scottish
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Ian
- US rank
- #1,793
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #759 in 2007
89 babies were named Ean in the US in 2025. It has dropped 403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ean you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,194 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ean, 89 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ean would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEan first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #759.
- TrendEan has slipped 403 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,793. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEan is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #915. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningEan is an English form of Ian, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Scottish roots.
About the name Ean
Ean is a boy name of Celtic, English and Scottish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with E and ending in “-ean”. US birth records list Ean for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 58 of those 58 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #759 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,793, with 89 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.1 | 317,460 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,336 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 46,751 boys |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,186 boys |
| 2000s | 109 | 9,146 boys |
| 2010s | 116 | 8,648 boys |
| 2020s | 74 | 13,587 boys |
Other spellings of Ean
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Ean
What does the name Ean mean?
Ean means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Ian.
What is the origin of the name Ean?
Ean has Celtic, English, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Ean a boy or girl name?
Ean is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ean?
Ean ranked #1,793 for US boys in 2025, given to 89 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#759).