Boy nameCurrently #1,444 in the USSteady
Ilan
//ˌiˈlɑn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ilan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ilan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ilan |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 134 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2009 | 104 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 93 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 106 |
| 2016 | 116 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 138 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2024 | 125 |
Ilan through the decades
- Ilan peaked in 2023, when 153 babies were named Ilan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ilan has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ilan currently ranks #1,444 in the US and is holding steady.