Total births
2,095
Boys' name · since 1977
Eian
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 2,095 babies named Eian, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3931
- among boys today
- 2,095
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
2,095 babies have been named Eian since 1977, making it today's #3931 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eian has been recorded 2,095 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #3931 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #3931 among boys today
- 2,095 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Eian is currently the #3931 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 2,095 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3931
- among boys today
- 2,095
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Eian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3931
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Eian was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
119 babies were named Eian in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Eian compares
2,095 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eian's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,095 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 119 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eian's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 119, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,931
Active since
1977
Eian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 119
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Eian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eian's strongest decade.
775 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Eian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 237
1990s
237 births
- 2000s
2000s
762 births
- 2010s
2010s
775 births
- 2020s 230
2020s
230 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 775 births (37% of all-time use).
How Eian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eian's total volume
Eian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eian by state
Where Eian concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 199 | 9.5% |
| #2 | California | | 194 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 71 | 3.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 62 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 35 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 28 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Eian's total US births 9.5%
Even split
199 of 2,095 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Eian appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eian? ▼
2,095 babies have been named Eian since 1977. It currently ranks #3931 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 119 births.
When was Eian most popular? ▼
Eian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 775 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Eian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eian are Texas (199 births), California (194 births), Florida (71 births).
How long has the name Eian been used? ▼
Eian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eiad. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eian's data
- Eian's decade-level peak was the 2010s (775 total births); usage has since declined to 230 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Eians (199 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eian: #3931 Boys' Name - 2,095 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.