Elian
3 countries#147 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
15,380 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #147 · peaked in 2025 with 2,457 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Arizona, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,623 births recorded 1926–2022 · currently #807 · peaked in 2006 with 143 births
Most common in: Hérault, Haute-Garonne, Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
260 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #963 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
260 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1000 | — |
| 2007 | #881 | ↑119 |
| 2008 | #822 | ↑59 |
| 2009 | #861 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #793 | ↑68 |
| 2011 | #974 | ↓181 |
| 2012 | #844 | ↑130 |
| 2013 | #743 | ↑101 |
| 2014 | #700 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #687 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #598 | ↑89 |
| 2017 | #568 | ↑30 |
| 2018 | #411 | ↑157 |
| 2019 | #367 | ↑44 |
| 2020 | #355 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #366 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #299 | ↑67 |
| 2023 | #235 | ↑64 |
| 2024 | #237 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #147 | ↑90 |
Frequently asked questions about Elian
Is Elian a popular name?
Yes — Elian currently ranks #147 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elian more common for boys or girls?
Elian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elian most popular?
Elian peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,457 recorded births that year.
Is Elian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9015 in 1996 to #147 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elian?
At least 19,263 babies have been recorded with the name Elian across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elian appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Elian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elian include Charlie, Matteo, Arlo, Greyson.
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