boy's name
Lelian
lay-LYAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 75
Lelian is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lelian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Lelian?
In 2010, Lelian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
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.
How Lelian Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Lélian | Lélian is a rare spelling of Lelian, written with an acute accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Lelian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lelian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lelian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lelian
- French lay-LYAHN
Sibling Names for Lelian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lelian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lelian
Is Lelian a girl's or a boy's name?
Lelian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lelian?
Lelian has 2 syllables.
When was Lelian most popular?
Lelian peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.