Eliane
A feminine name of French origin meaning "sun ray".
Name Census estimates that about 562 living Americans carry the first name Eliane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eliane today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliane births was 2022 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
562
~ 1 in 609,883 Americans
Peak year
2022
41 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,831
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Eliane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eliane from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 130 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eliane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elianes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Eliane, while New York, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliane
The name Eliane has its roots in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek name Helene, which means "bright one" or "shining light." The name Eliane is a French variation of this original Greek name.
During the Byzantine era, the name Helene gained popularity due to its association with Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great. Saint Helena is venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions, and her name became a popular choice for Christian families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eliane can be found in the 12th century. In 1195, Eliane de Fougères was a French noblewoman and the daughter of Raoul II, Seigneur de Fougères. She married Guillaume des Roches, a prominent figure during the reign of King John of England.
In the 13th century, Eliane de Falvy was a French noblewoman and the wife of Jean de Montfort, a prominent Crusader during the Seventh Crusade. She accompanied her husband on the Crusade and played a significant role in supporting the Crusaders' efforts.
During the Renaissance period, Eliane de Piennes was a French noblewoman and the wife of Jean de Montluc, a renowned military commander and diplomat. She was known for her intelligence and literary talents, and she corresponded with many notable figures of her time, including the poet Pierre de Ronsard.
In the 19th century, Eliane Soumet was a French writer and poet. Born in 1807, she was part of the Romantic literary movement and published several collections of poetry and plays. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another notable figure with the name Eliane was Eliane Radigue, a French composer and pioneer of electronic music. Born in 1932, she was one of the first composers to work extensively with synthesizers and tape loops. Her experimental and minimalist compositions have had a significant influence on contemporary electronic music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Eliane. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has been embraced by various cultures and has a rich history spanning centuries.
People
Eliane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eliane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eliane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 562 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 609,883 US residents.
Is Eliane a common name?
We classify Eliane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 591 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliane most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliane was 2022, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliane is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eliane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.