Ean Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish Gaelic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ean means 'born of the yew tree' and is of Scottish Gaelic origin.
Meaning of the Name Ean
Ean is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'eòghann', meaning 'born of the yew tree'. The name has strong ancient origins and is associated with wisdom, strength, and longevity. It has been used in Scottish clans and is popular in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Ean
The popularity for the name Ean peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 289 births, which ranked number 1,692 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Ean had the most male births in 2007 with 289, which ranked number 759 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Ean has declined sharply over the last ten years from 242 births to 126 births, a decline of -47.93%. Among males, Ean has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 242 births to 126 births, a decline of -47.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ean
- 20 Year Trend of Ean: -19.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Ean: -47.93%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ean: -47.93%
Popularity of Ean by State
For males, Ean was most popular in Northeastern states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ean. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | 1341 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 7 | 819 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 16 | 813 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 15 | 1303 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ean
- Total Births of Ean: 118 (-6.32%)
- Male Births of Ean: 118 (-6.32%)
Given the downward trend of Ean over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.32% decrease in total births, for a total of 118 births in 2024. Male births for Ean have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 118 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.32%.