Boy · #2,742 in 2026

Elyan

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

Current Rank

#2,742

Peak Rank

#2,742 (2026)

Total Babies

412

5-Yr Trend

+147%

2022

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#13455

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elyan

American parents first put Elyan on the record books as a baby boy name in 2000, with 9 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 47 Elyans were born — ranking #2,742 that year. About 55% of every Elyan on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Elyan ranks #2,742 for baby boys with 47 births, rising sharply (+147% over the past five years). All told, over 412 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elyan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elyan 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 Elyan

What does the name Elyan mean?

Elyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elyan in 2026?

In 2026, Elyan ranks #2,742 among boys' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.

When was Elyan most popular?

Elyan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,742 that year with 47 babies given the name.

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

Elyan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elyan.

Is Elyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elyan include Isaah, Keyonte, Amonte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elyan

Elyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 412 births in the dataset. Elyan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,742. Use the chart and map above to compare Elyan'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.