Elian
Every Elian since 1988 — 15,380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elian
Elian is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #147 in 2025 with 2,448 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 15,380 American babies have been named Elian. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,457 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Elian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,326 | 2,448 | #147 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,387 | 1,499 | #237 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,511 | 1,487 | #235 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,230 | 1,128 | #299 |
| 2021 | — | — | 890 | #366 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,504 | 877 | #355 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,297 | 872 | #367 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,368 | 771 | #411 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,960 | 478 | #569 |
| 2016 | — | — | 450 | #598 |
| 2015 | — | — | 365 | #688 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,247 | 354 | #700 |
| 2013 | — | — | 312 | #743 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,641 | 253 | #844 |
| 2011 | — | — | 202 | #976 |
| 2010 | — | — | 273 | #796 |
| 2009 | — | — | 247 | #861 |
| 2008 | — | — | 267 | #822 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,915 | 229 | #882 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,946 | 184 | #1,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 213 | #864 |
| 2004 | — | — | 207 | #857 |
| 2003 | — | — | 179 | #921 |
| 2002 | — | — | 206 | #816 |
| 2001 | — | — | 271 | #670 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,772 | 578 | #426 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elian in 2025?
Elian ranked #147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,448 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elian?
15,380 babies have been named Elian in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elian most popular?
Elian peaked in 2025, when 2,457 newborns received the name.
Is Elian a boy or girl name?
Elian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elian rising or falling?
Elian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.