Boy · #2,410 in 2026

Eilan

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

Current Rank

#2,410

Peak Rank

#2,410 (2026)

Total Babies

339

5-Yr Trend

+293%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2410

Peak Rank

339

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eilan

American parents first put Eilan on the record books as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 58 Eilans were born — ranking #2,410 that year. About 74% of every Eilan on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Eilan ranks #2,410 for baby boys with 58 births, rising sharply (+293% over the past five years). All told, over 339 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Eilan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

SY
39%
Sweden
17%
LY
17%
Israel
14%
Malaysia
12%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Eilan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eilan

What does the name Eilan mean?

Eilan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eilan in 2026?

In 2026, Eilan ranks #2,410 among boys' names in the U.S., with 58 babies given the name that year.

When was Eilan most popular?

Eilan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,410 that year with 58 babies given the name.

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

Eilan has historically been most popular in Arizona, North Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eilan.

Is Eilan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eilan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eilan include Alphonsa, Pal, Silvano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eilan

Eilan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 339 births in the dataset. Eilan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,410. Use the chart and map above to compare Eilan'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.