Elian
Elian is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
The Lord is my God; or derived from the sun.
Origin and history
Elian is a given name with roots traced to Spanish usage, often considered a variant of Elias (from the Hebrew Elijah) or linked to the Greek sun god Helios. It gained widespread public recognition in the United States around the turn of the 21st century. In recent years, its popularity has surged significantly, becoming a mainstream choice for baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
15,268 babies in the United States have been named Elian since 1880. It ranks #960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #248.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.9 %)
- CA (16.2 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- FL (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,581 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,330 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,329 |
Famous people named Elian
- Elián González: Public Figure
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. awareness around the year 2000 and has grown steadily as a modern favorite in recent years.
- It functions both as a Hispanic form related to Elijah and as a name linked to the Greek word for sun, Helios.