Ilan
Ilan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Tree or oak tree.
Origin and history
Ilan is a Hebrew name meaning tree or oak tree. It has seen growing usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly within Jewish and modern international communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,231 babies in the United States have been named Ilan since 1880. It ranks #2260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1211.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.7 %)
- CA (30.2 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
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 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 137 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 296 |
| 2000-2010 | 771 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,002 |
| 2020-2029 | 771 |
Famous people named Ilan
- Ilan Ramon: Astronaut, Fighter Pilot
- Ilan Mitchell-Smith: Actor, Professor
Fun facts
- In Hebrew, the word 'Ilan' specifically refers to a tree, often associated with nature and Tu BiShvat.
- Ilan Ramon was the first Israeli astronaut, serving as a payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia.