Eland Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Dutch and Afrikaans
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Eland means 'moose' and symbolizes strength and grace.
Meaning of the Name Eland
The name Eland is of Dutch and Afrikaans origin. It is derived from the word 'eland', which means 'moose' in Dutch. The eland is a type of large antelope found in Africa. The name Eland represents strength, grace, and independence. It is associated with the majestic and powerful nature of the eland, as well as the beauty and resilience of African wildlife.
Popularity of the Name Eland
The popularity for the name Eland peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,981 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Eland had the most male births in 2012 with 10, which ranked number 7,558 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Eland has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 8 births, a decline of -20.00%. Among males, Eland has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 8 births, a decline of -20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eland
- 10 Year Trend of Eland: -20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eland: -20.00%
Popularity of Eland by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eland. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eland in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eland is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eland
- Total Births of Eland: 8 (-2.21%)
- Male Births of Eland: 8 (-2.21%)
Given the downward trend of Eland over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Eland have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.21%.