Eian
Eian is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Eian is a contemporary spelling variant of Ian, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name with modest, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,095 babies in the United States have been named Eian since 1880. It ranks #2818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1697.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.1 %)
- CA (29.3 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 237 |
| 2000-2010 | 762 |
| 2010-2019 | 775 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Fun facts
- Eian is an creative phonetic spelling of the traditional Gaelic name Ian.
- Through Ian and John, the name traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan.