Boy · #4,222 in 2026

Eian

Name: Popularity of the name Eian in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eian, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Ian or Iain is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin, which is derived from the Hebrew given name יוֹחָנָן‎ and corresponds to the English name John. The spelling Ian is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic forename Iain. This name is a popular name in Scotland, where it originated, as well as in other English-speaking countries.

Current Rank

#4,222

Peak Rank

#1,398 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-34%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#1398

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eian

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Eian

Eian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 119 Eians were born — ranking #1,398 that year. As of 2026, Eian ranks #4,222 for baby boys with 25 births, falling sharply (-34%). In total, more than 2K Eians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ian
Eon
Ijn
Ium
Iam
Aeon
Iain
Eum
Iem
Iun
Eomb
Eoan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eian

What does the name Eian mean?

How popular is Eian in 2026?

In 2026, Eian ranks #4,222 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Eian most popular?

Eian reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,398 that year with 119 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eian most popular?

Eian has historically been most popular in Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eian.

Is Eian a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eian include Masyn, Clemmie, Sabino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eian

Eian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Eian's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,398. Use the chart and map above to compare Eian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.