Unisex · #8,981 in 2026

Ylan

Current Rank
#8,981
Peak Rank
#8,981 (2022)
Total Babies
13
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,446 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,981 (13 total)
👦As Boy Name
2019
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#8981
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#13446
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Ylan

As a girl name

Ylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 7 Ylans were born — ranking #13,446 that year. As of 2026, Ylan ranks #13,446 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Ylans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 8 Ylans were born — ranking #8,981 that year. As of 2026, Ylan ranks #8,981 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Ylans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ylan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ylan

What does the name Ylan mean?
Ylan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2019. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ylan in 2026?
In 2026, Ylan ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Ylan most popular?
Ylan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,981 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Ylan a unisex name?
Yes — Ylan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 48% of Ylans assigned female and 52% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ylan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ylan include Excel, Petie, Rorie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ylan

Ylan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Ylan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Ylan'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.