Elian

“A given name borne by early Welsh and Syrian saints” — Uncertain (attested since late antiquity) origin

Boy's name · #147 in the US (2025) · Trending

Elian is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1996, it stood at #147 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 15,000 boys have been named Elian along the way.

Around the world: #6 in Puerto Rico (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 40 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Elians

Elián González Brotons — Cuban boy in 2000 international custody dispute
Elian Lehto — Finnish alpine skier
Elián Larregina — Argentine sprinter
Elián Herrera — Baseball player from the Dominican Republic
Elian Parrino — Argentine footballer

What Elians become

Among 40 notable people named Elian:

Sports figures appear 3.24× more often than among typical names — e.g. Elian Lehto, Finnish alpine skier.

Similar names: Rory · Eliam · Hayes · Kian · Ronan · Callan

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