Elouan
A French masculine name meaning "he who comes from the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Elouan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elouan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elouan births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elouan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elouan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elouan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,893
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Elouan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elouan 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 Elouan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elouan
The name Elouan is a French Breton name derived from the ancient Breton words "el" meaning "source" and "gwan" meaning "gentle". It emerged in the medieval period in the region of Brittany in northwestern France.
Brittany has a rich cultural heritage deeply influenced by the Breton people, a Celtic ethnic group. The name Elouan likely originated as a symbolic name, representing a gentle source or stream, reflecting the reverence for nature in Breton culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elouan can be found in the 12th-century Breton manuscript "Cartulaire de Quimperlé". This medieval text contains records of individuals bearing the name, suggesting its use during this period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elouan. One of the earliest is Elouan de Kergounadec, a Breton nobleman who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the local politics of the time.
Another prominent figure was Elouan Huon, a Breton seafarer and explorer who embarked on voyages to the Americas in the late 16th century. His travels and explorations contributed to the expansion of French colonial interests in the New World.
In the 17th century, Elouan Le Bihan was a renowned Breton poet and writer, renowned for his works that celebrated the rich culture and traditions of Brittany.
Moving into the 19th century, Elouan Avrice was a prominent figure in the Breton nationalist movement, advocating for the preservation of Breton language and culture.
More recently, Elouan Lévêque was a French artist and sculptor active in the 20th century, known for his works that drew inspiration from Breton folklore and mythology.
While the name Elouan has roots in the Breton culture of northwestern France, it has gained broader recognition and usage in other regions, particularly in modern times. However, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of Brittany remain an integral part of its origins and meaning.
People
Elouan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elouan 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
Elouan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elouan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elouan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Elouan a common name?
We classify Elouan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elouan most popular?
The single biggest year for Elouan was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elouan is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elouan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elouan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elouan in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Elouan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elouan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elouan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Elouan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.