Neilan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,390 in 1931
7 babies were named Neilan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Neilan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Neilan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neilan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeilan first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1931, when it reached #3,390.
- TrendNeilan has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Neilan
Neilan is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Neilan for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 21 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #3,390 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 198,413 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
Other spellings of Neilan
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 Neilan
What is the origin of the name Neilan?
Neilan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Neilan a boy or girl name?
Neilan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Neilan?
Neilan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1931 (#3,390).