Eian
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Ian
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,398 in 2012
28 babies were named Eian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,002 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eian, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEian first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #1,398.
- TrendEian has slipped 1,002 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEian is an English form of Ian, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Eian
Eian is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Eian for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 47 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #1,398 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.2 | 315,789 boys |
| 1980s | 4.0 | 247,525 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,766 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,267 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,390 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,147 boys |
Other spellings of Eian
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Eian
What does the name Eian mean?
Eian means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Ian.
What is the origin of the name Eian?
Eian has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Eian a boy or girl name?
Eian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eian?
Eian ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#1,398).