Eian
2025 SSA
About Eian
Eian is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the Welsh name Eirian (meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful') or possibly a unique spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). With its distinctive spelling but familiar pronunciation (similar to 'Ian'), Eian offers parents a way to provide a unique name on paper while maintaining ease of pronunciation. The name has gained modest usage in the United States since the 1990s, appealing to parents seeking contemporary names with a subtle difference from more common choices. Eian combines brevity with a pleasant sound, making it both modern and accessible.
Pronounced AY-un.
As of October 2026, Eian ranked #3875 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1400 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,683 | 91 | 47.4 |
| 2015 | #2,089 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | #2,444 | 52 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | #2,326 | 56 | 30.3 |
| 2018 | #3,007 | 39 | 21.5 |
| 2019 | #2,905 | 42 | 23.4 |
| 2020 | #2,854 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2021 | #2,417 | 56 | 32 |
| 2022 | #2,762 | 47 | 26.9 |
| 2023 | #3,815 | 29 | 17 |
| 2024 | #3,899 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,875 | 28 | 16.4 |