Elan
Boy name · French · Greek · Irish
- US rank
- #2,480
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,264 in 2011
54 babies were named Elan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 558 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,646 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elan, 54 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElan first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #1,264.
- TrendElan has slipped 558 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,480. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Elan
Elan is a boy name of French, Greek and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Elan for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 62 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #1,264 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,480, with 54 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 | 88,496 girls |
| 1970s | 5.9 | 169,205 girls |
| 1980s | 10 | 99,206 girls |
| 1990s | 8.5 | 117,096 girls |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 98,619 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 207,612 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9 | 253,623 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 82,713 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,081 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 44,033 boys |
| 2000s | 40 | 25,176 boys |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,237 boys |
| 2020s | 40 | 24,783 boys |
Other spellings of Elan
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Elan
What is the origin of the name Elan?
Elan has French, Greek, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Elan a boy or girl name?
Elan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Elan?
Elan ranked #2,480 for US boys in 2025, given to 54 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#1,264).