Elan
3 countries#2480 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,331 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #2480 · peaked in 2012 with 153 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
427 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2011 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
427 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
68 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2016 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1823 | — |
| 2007 | #1488 | ↑335 |
| 2008 | #1736 | ↓248 |
| 2009 | #1688 | ↑48 |
| 2010 | #1492 | ↑196 |
| 2011 | #1264 | ↑228 |
| 2012 | #1308 | ↓44 |
| 2013 | #1340 | ↓32 |
| 2014 | #1329 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #1453 | ↓124 |
| 2016 | #1399 | ↑54 |
| 2017 | #1365 | ↑34 |
| 2018 | #1489 | ↓124 |
| 2019 | #1507 | ↓18 |
| 2020 | #1922 | ↓415 |
| 2021 | #1710 | ↑212 |
| 2022 | #1917 | ↓207 |
| 2023 | #2244 | ↓327 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↓393 |
| 2025 | #2480 | ↑157 |
Frequently asked questions about Elan
Is Elan a popular name?
Yes — Elan currently ranks #2480 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elan more common for boys or girls?
Elan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elan most popular?
Elan peaked in 2012 in United States, with 153 recorded births that year.
Is Elan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4048 in 1963 to #2480 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elan?
At least 4,826 babies have been recorded with the name Elan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elan include Cassiel, Demian, Eliab.
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