Ean
Ean is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Ean is a modern variant spelling of Ian, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of John. It originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a recognizable yet uncommon alternative spelling for parents seeking a short, single-syllable boy's name.
Popularity in the United States
6,562 babies in the United States have been named Ean since 1880. It ranks #1497 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1218.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.2 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 188 |
| 1980-1990 | 397 |
| 1990-2000 | 834 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,191 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,178 |
| 2020-2029 | 763 |
Famous people named Ean
- Ean Evans: Musician, Bassist
- Ean Golden: DJ, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Ean functions primarily as an alternative spelling of the traditional Scottish name Ian.
- Ean is also the native Manx language equivalent of the name John.