boy's name
Ylan
ee-LAHN (French)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 5,899
France
#799
2025 births
Ylan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Ylan is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in France in 2010, when 450 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 11,790 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ylan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 1,965 |
| 2010s | 3,185 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 520 |
How Popular Is Ylan?
In 2025, Ylan was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #799 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Ylan 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 Ylan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ylan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ylan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ylan
- French ee-LAHN
Sibling Names for Ylan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ylan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ylan
How popular is the name Ylan?
In 2025, Ylan was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #799 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Ylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ylan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ylan?
Ylan has 2 syllables.
When was Ylan most popular?
Ylan peaked in 2010, when 450 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ylan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ylan currently ranks #799 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.