Eylan
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "oak tree" or "symbol of strength".
Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Eylan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eylan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eylan births was 2024 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eylan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eylan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
94
~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans
Peak year
2024
28 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,901
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Eylan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eylan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 67 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
Eylan 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 Eylan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eylans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eylan
The name Eylan has its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Semitic languages. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "Ayil," which means "strong" or "powerful." This name was prevalent among the ancient Israelites and has been found in various historical records dating back to biblical times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eylan can be traced back to the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a prince from the tribe of Zebulun. This reference dates back to around the 13th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eylan. One prominent figure was Eylan ben Shlomo, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was born in Spain and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable Eylan was Eylan al-Khazari, a prominent Jewish poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was born in modern-day Ukraine and is best known for his works on Hebrew grammar and poetry.
In the 14th century, Eylan ben Yehuda was a prominent rabbi and scholar from Spain. He is particularly remembered for his commentary on the Talmud, which had a lasting impact on Jewish scholarship.
Moving forward in history, Eylan Zapata was a Venezuelan military leader and revolutionary who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century. He was born in 1786 and died in 1819.
More recently, Eylan Ezekiel was an American artist and sculptor who lived from 1911 to 1997. He was known for his abstract expressionist works and was part of the New York School of artists in the mid-20th century.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Eylan. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, this name has endured and been borne by notable figures across various cultures and eras.
People
Eylan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eylan 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
Eylan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eylan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eylan 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 3,646,323 US residents.
Is Eylan a common name?
We classify Eylan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eylan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eylan was 2024, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eylan is about 6 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 Eylan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eylan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eylan 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 Eylan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eylan 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 Eylan 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 common is the name Eylan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Eylan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.