Elan Unisex

Popularity: #874 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: God is gracious; Irish: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Elan is often associated with grace and divine favor. The name has also been used in Irish contexts, where it conveys a sense of youthfulness and vitality. It is relatively uncommon, giving it a unique appeal. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different cultures over time.

Trend Summary

The name Elan has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.

Similar Names

Alan, Aidan, Ewan, Oran, Kelan

Variants

  • Elan

International Variants

  • Elan (French)
  • Elán (Slovak)

Famous people named Elan

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Fictional characters named Elan

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Sibling Suggestions

EliEthanEliasEvanEliotElijah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elan was first seen in the United States in 1963. Elan has ranked as high as #1210 nationally which occurred in 2011 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Elan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
39%
TX 6
33%
TN 5
28%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
19646
19656
19679
196814
196910
197020
197119
197213
19739
197417
197516
197618
197727
197826
197936
198028
198130
198238
198333
198443
198525
198649
198747
198850
198951
199038
199130
199245
199335
199450
199544
199648
199750
199851
199950
200055
200175
200268
200389
200468
200577
200675
2007107
200887
200993
2010109
2011136
2012131
2013127
2014130
2015116
2016125
2017130
2018116
2019113
202076
202195
202281
202363
202450