Elan is an attractive and contemporary given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'tree'. It's often associated with swiftness and growth, reflecting the vitality and strength of a tree. This unisex name is pronounced /EE-lahn/ in English, with equal stress on both syllables. In recent years, Elan has gained popularity as a unique and stylish option for parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
The name Elan has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years, with notable spikes in usage during certain periods. The peak occurred in 1984 with an impressive 41 births, a significant outlier compared to the average annual count of around 10-20 births for this name throughout most of its history. However, since then, Elan's popularity has generally stabilized and fluctuated within a narrower range, with totals ranging from as low as 6 (in 2020) to around 20-30 births annually in recent years. Overall, the name Elan has been given to a total of 785 newborns between 1969 and 2023.