Ilan
Meaningtree · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,443
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,131 in 2003
124 babies were named Ilan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 96 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ilan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,774 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ilan, 124 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ilan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIlan first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #1,131.
- Then vs nowIlan is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,729 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,774.
- TrendIlan has slipped 96 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,443. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedIlan is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #766, followed by New York (#914) and Texas (#974). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Ilan means “tree”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Ilan
Ilan is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “tree”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Ilan for boys from 1965 to 2025, in 61 of those 61 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,131 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,443, with 124 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1970s | 8.4 | 119,332 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 83,822 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,488 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,021 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,706 boys |
| 2020s | 74 | 13,432 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Ilan
What does the name Ilan mean?
Ilan means “tree” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Ilan?
Ilan has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Ilan a boy or girl name?
Ilan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ilan?
Ilan ranked #1,443 for US boys in 2025, given to 124 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,131).