Ilan
From Hebrew אִילָן (Ilán, “tree, oak tree”).
Every Ilan since 1965 — 3,290 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ilan
Ilan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,445 in 2025 with 124 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 3,290 American babies have been named Ilan. Its peak came in 2023, when 153 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 Ilan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ilan 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 | — | — | 124 | #1,445 |
| 2024 | — | — | 125 | #1,448 |
| 2023 | — | — | 153 | #1,262 |
| 2022 | — | — | 104 | #1,658 |
| 2021 | — | — | 133 | #1,381 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,104 | 132 | #1,350 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,972 | 123 | #1,425 |
| 2018 | — | — | 109 | #1,549 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,831 | 115 | #1,471 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,211 | 107 | #1,549 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,479 | 101 | #1,592 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,452 | 86 | #1,756 |
| 2013 | — | — | 89 | #1,677 |
| 2012 | — | — | 95 | #1,630 |
| 2011 | — | — | 93 | #1,639 |
| 2010 | — | — | 84 | #1,770 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,359 | 99 | #1,608 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,573 | 100 | #1,586 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,476 | 118 | #1,389 |
| 2006 | — | — | 72 | #1,882 |
| 2005 | — | — | 66 | #1,930 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,768 |
| 2003 | — | — | 134 | #1,133 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,843 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,645 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42 | #2,312 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,714 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,815 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,759 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,774 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,685 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,674 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,153 |
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Famous people named Ilan
- Ilan Ramon Astronaut · 1954–2003
- Ilan Pappé Political scientist · b. 1954
- Ilan Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilan mean?
From Hebrew אִילָן (Ilán, “tree, oak tree”).
How popular is the name Ilan in 2025?
Ilan ranked #1,445 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 124 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ilan?
3,290 babies have been named Ilan in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ilan most popular?
Ilan peaked in 2023, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Ilan a boy or girl name?
Ilan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ilan rising or falling?
Ilan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ilan?
Well-known people named Ilan include Ilan Ramon (astronaut), Ilan Pappé (political scientist), Ilan (soccer player).