Ellan
Girl nameEllan has been given to 378 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It peaked in 1957.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
378
Peak year
1957 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1906
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ellan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ellan.
Sibling name ideas for Ellan
Same era and popularity as Ellan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ellan?
Ellan has been given to 378 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ellan peak?
Ellan peaked in 1957, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Ellan a girl or boy name?
Ellan is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ellan are girls).
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