Elan
Elan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Tree, oak tree, or vigor.
Origin and history
Elan is a given name primarily of Hebrew origin meaning tree or oak tree, though it also coincides with the French vocabulary word élan, which means momentum or vigor. In the United States, it has seen steady but modest use for boys over the decades. It offers a distinct alternative to similar-sounding names like Ethan or Eli.
Popularity in the United States
3,533 babies in the United States have been named Elan since 1880. It ranks #2150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.1 %)
- NY (31.6 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 394 |
| 1990-2000 | 441 |
| 2000-2010 | 794 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,234 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Famous people named Elan
- Elan Lee: Game Designer, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a Hebrew name for a tree and as a French word meaning enthusiastic vigor or flair.
- It remains a stylish yet relatively uncommon choice in the United States, given to fewer than 100 boys per year in recent years.