unisex name
Elvan
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 516
Elvan is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 44% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1956 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Elvan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1977.
Elvan over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How popular is Elvan?
In 2025, Elvan was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Elvan is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Elvan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Elvan also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elvan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Elvan
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Elvan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Elvan
How popular is the name Elvan?
In 2025, Elvan was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Elvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Elvan is used for both girls and boys. About 44% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Elvan most popular?
Elvan peaked in 2009, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Elvan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elvan currently ranks #5,434 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.