girl's name
Ellan
EL-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 427
Ellan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1906.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ellan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Ellan?
In 1993, Ellan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ellan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ellan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ellan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ellan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ellan
- English EL-un
Sibling Names for Ellan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ellan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ellan
How popular is the name Ellan?
In 1993, Ellan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ellan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ellan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ellan?
Ellan has 2 syllables.
When was Ellan most popular?
Ellan peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.