Ellan
girl nameEllan entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1416 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1416 |
| 1910s | #3388 |
| 1920s | #3740 |
| 1930s | #3747 |
| 1940s | #3449 |
| 1950s | #4032 |
| 1960s | #5833 |
| 1970s | #9010 |
| 1990s | #11780 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ellan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellan alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ellan in 2025?
- Ellan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ellan most popular?
- Ellan peaked in 1906, reaching #1416 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ellan with classmates?
- Ellan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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