Elan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
81% Masculine / 19% Feminine
Meaning:
The Hebrew name Elan means 'tree'.
Meaning of the Name Elan
Elan is a Hebrew name that means 'tree'. In Hebrew mythology, the Elan is a tree that symbolizes life and knowledge. It is also a variant of the name Elon which means 'oak tree' in Hebrew. The name Elan has a natural and earthy feel to it, and it brings to mind strength, stability, and growth.
Popularity of the Name Elan
The popularity for the name Elan peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 136 births, which ranked number 2,853 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Elan had the most female births in 1984 with 41, which ranked number 2,340 out of 12,178 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 136, which ranked number 1,263 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 153 births to 90 births, a decline of -41.18%. Among males, Elan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 131 births to 80 births, a decline of -38.93%. Among females, Elan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 10 births, a decline of -54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elan
- 20 Year Trend of Elan: 7.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Elan: -41.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elan: -38.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elan: -54.55%
Popularity of Elan by State
For males, Elan was most popular in Western states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elan
- Total Births of Elan: 85 (-5.17%)
- Male Births of Elan: 76 (-4.81%)
- Female Births of Elan: 9 (-7.58%)
Given the downward trend of Elan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 85 births in 2024. Male births for Elan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 76 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.81%. For Females, births for Elan have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.58%.