Eian
Boy name · #3882 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eian? In official American birth records, Eian has been tracked continuously since 1977, giving it 48 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Eian, placing it at #3882 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2086, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Eian.
The 48-year story
Eian first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 119 boys were named Eian — good for #1398 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Eian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eian is most common
State-level data for Eian is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eian
Statistically, parents drawn to Eian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Javian, Edan, Egan, Jayvian, and Elan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3802 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2753 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2410 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2846 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2897 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2994 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2319 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2437 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2086 |
| 2014 | 91 | #1679 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1398 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1411 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1503 |
| 2009 | 89 | #1731 |
| 2008 | 87 | #1736 |
| 2007 | 102 | #1539 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2062 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1431 |
| 2004 | 82 | #1593 |
| 2003 | 76 | #1646 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2019 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1960 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eian?
In official American birth records, the name Eian first appeared in 1977 (over 48 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 48 years.
Is Eian a popular boy name?
Eian ranked #3882 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2086.
When was the name Eian most popular?
Eian peaked in 2012, when 119 American boys received the name (ranked #1398 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Eian. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.