Elian
Boy name · English · Hebrew · Spanish
- US rank
- #147
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #147 in 2025
2,448 babies were named Elian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 208 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 698 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elian, 2,448 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElian first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearElian is at its all-time high right now: #147 in 2025.
- Then vs nowElian is 4.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,398 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 698.
- TrendElian has climbed 208 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #147. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedElian is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #66, followed by New Mexico (#74) and Texas (#77). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Elian
Elian is a boy name of English, Hebrew and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Elian for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 28 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #147 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #147, with 2,448 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
| 2000s | 130 | 7,712 boys |
| 2010s | 233 | 4,296 boys |
| 2020s | 806 | 1,241 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Elian
What is the origin of the name Elian?
Elian has English, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elian a boy or girl name?
Elian is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Elian?
Elian ranked #147 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,448 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#147).