Elian

Elian is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,495 boys in the United States.

Elian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elian

Elian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elian first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #235 in 2023, and in 2024 1,495 babies received the name — 12,815 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elian in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#235 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Elian in 2024
1,495
Total since 1880
12,815

Elian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#914 in 2025
Babies named Elian in 2025
34
Total since 1996
365

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elian mean?

The meaning of Elian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elian a boy or girl name?

Elian is a boy name. In 2024, 1,495 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elian?

Elian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elian?

Elian first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #235 in 2023, and 1,495 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.