Elyan
Every Elyan since 2000 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elyan
Elyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,580 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 383 American babies have been named Elyan. Its peak came in 2025, when 51 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 Elyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elyan 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 | — | — | 51 | #2,580 |
| 2024 | — | — | 41 | #3,010 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,935 | 40 | #3,073 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,020 | 21 | #4,752 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,786 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,400 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,867 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,209 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,340 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,181 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,835 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,143 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,218 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,193 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,876 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,239 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,604 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,413 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,216 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,092 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,005 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elyan in 2025?
Elyan ranked #2,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elyan?
383 babies have been named Elyan in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elyan most popular?
Elyan peaked in 2025, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Elyan a boy or girl name?
Elyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elyan rising or falling?
Elyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.