Elan
- Pronunciation
- [E-lan]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Friendly
- Origin
- Native American
Elan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,478 baby boys have been named Elan. The name peaked in 2011 with 136 US births that year (rank #1266). In 2024, ranked #2636 nationally — 1,370 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Elan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elan births are: California (636), New York (565), Texas (158).
Other Native American-Origin Names Like Elan
If you like Elan's Native American origin, consider these related names: Abedabun, Abequa, Abeque, Abetzi, Abey. Browse all Native American names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elan's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Elan
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Compare Elan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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