Total births
268
Boys' name · since 2008
Eilan
268 babies named Eilan in U.S. Social Security records since 2008, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2554
- among boys today
- 268
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
268 babies have been named Eilan since 2008, making it today's #2554 boys' name.
Eilan has 268 recorded births among boys since 2008, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2554 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #2554 among boys today
- 268 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eilan is currently the #2554 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 268 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2554
- among boys today
- 268
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Eilan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2554
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Eilan was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
53 babies were named Eilan in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Eilan compares
268 43th percentile among 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
Eilan's all-time total is 27% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eilan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 268 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eilan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eilan's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eilan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,554
Active since
2008
Eilan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Eilan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Eilan's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Eilan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
84 births
- 2020s
2020s
179 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 179 births (67% of all-time use).
Eilan by state
Where Eilan concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Eilan's total US births 6.3%
Even split
17 of 268 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eilan? ▼
Eilan has been given to 268 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2554 as of the latest data. 53 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Eilan most popular? ▼
Eilan was most popular in the 2020s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Eilan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eilan are California (17 births), Texas (15 births), Arizona (6 births).
How long has the name Eilan been used? ▼
Records for Eilan go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Eilan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eileen, Eilam, Eilon, Eilert, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eilan's data
- California records the most Eilans (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
Keep exploring Eilan
Nearby Names Like Eilan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eilan
Eileen Boy
406 births
Eilam Boy
#2390 224 births
Eilon Boy
#13577 31 births
Eilert Boy
26 births
Eiljah Boy
22 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2008–2025 (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. "Eilan: #2554 Boys' Name - 268 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eilan. 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 Eilan 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 June 2026.