Eian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Eian means 'God is gracious' or a combination of Ethan and Ian.
Meaning of the Name Eian
Eian is a variation of the name Ian, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It can also be seen as a combination of the names Ethan and Ian. The name Eian is of Scottish origin and has gained popularity in recent years. It has a strong and masculine sound with a modern twist.
Popularity of the Name Eian
The popularity for the name Eian peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 119 births, which ranked number 3,128 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Eian had the most male births in 2012 with 119, which ranked number 1,398 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Eian has declined sharply over the last ten years from 119 births to 47 births, a decline of -60.50%. Among males, Eian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 119 births to 47 births, a decline of -60.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eian
- 20 Year Trend of Eian: -12.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Eian: -60.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eian: -60.50%
Popularity of Eian by State
For males, Eian was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eian
- Total Births of Eian: 43 (-8.87%)
- Male Births of Eian: 43 (-8.87%)
Given the downward trend of Eian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Eian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 43 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.87%.