Ean
From Manx Ean, an equivalent of John.
Every Ean since 1968 — 6,562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ean
Ean is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,797 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 6,562 American babies have been named Ean. Its peak came in 2007, when 289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #1,797 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,373 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,300 |
| 2022 | 126 | #1,441 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,334 |
| 2020 | 125 | #1,391 |
| 2019 | 181 | #1,098 |
| 2018 | 177 | #1,107 |
| 2017 | 178 | #1,095 |
| 2016 | 194 | #1,030 |
| 2015 | 211 | #979 |
| 2014 | 208 | #994 |
| 2013 | 251 | #852 |
| 2012 | 242 | #876 |
| 2011 | 272 | #807 |
| 2010 | 264 | #811 |
| 2009 | 275 | #809 |
| 2008 | 247 | #861 |
| 2007 | 289 | #760 |
| 2006 | 267 | #776 |
| 2005 | 220 | #841 |
| 2004 | 220 | #817 |
| 2003 | 216 | #805 |
| 2002 | 157 | #996 |
| 2001 | 145 | #1,020 |
| 2000 | 155 | #970 |
| 1995 | 75 | #1,361 |
| 1990 | 48 | #1,689 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,455 |
| 1980 | 36 | #1,632 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,562 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,541 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ean mean?
From Manx Ean, an equivalent of John.
How popular is the name Ean in 2025?
Ean ranked #1,797 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ean?
6,562 babies have been named Ean in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ean most popular?
Ean peaked in 2007, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Ean a boy or girl name?
Ean is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ean rising or falling?
Ean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.