Elian is a masculine given name of Greek origin and meaning. It is derived from the Greek word "eliason," which means "sunrise." The name Elian is also associated with the ancient Greek god Helios, who was the personification of the sun. Throughout history, the name has been borne by several notable figures, such as Elian Pinnow, a German politician and member of the German parliament from 2009 to 2013, and Elian, a character in the video game "Final Fantasy VII." Despite its Greek origins, Elian has gained popularity as a given name in various cultures around the world.
The name Elian has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades in the United States. According to the statistics provided, there were only 5 births with the name Elian in 1996. However, by 2022, that number had risen dramatically to 1483 births.
The year 2017 marked a turning point for the name Elian, as it was the first time more than 400 babies were given this name at birth in a single year (478 births). This trend continued and accelerated thereafter, with over 800 births each year from 2018 to 2022.
The most recent data available shows that there were 1127 births for the name Elian in 2022, indicating a continuing upward trend. Overall, since 1996, there have been a total of 11315 babies born with the name Elian in the United States.
This steady rise in popularity suggests that many parents are choosing to give their children this unique and distinctive name. As time goes on, it will be interesting to see if this trend continues or if other names begin to gain traction.