Ean Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ean is of Old English origin, meaning 'gift' or 'grace'. It evolved from the historical forms Eanraed and has variants like Ian and Iain. The name is associated with traits of uniqueness and modernity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Ean is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ean has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ean' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2546th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1523rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 878th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1140th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ean' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ean"
Pronunciation
/iːn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ean is derived from the Old English name 'Ean' or 'Eanraed', which means 'gift' or 'grace'.
Meaning
gift, grace
Language Evolution
Eanraed, Ean, Ian
Historical Usage
Ean has seen sporadic use throughout history but gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Ian.
Variants & Derivatives
Ian, Ean, Iain
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ean is perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for alternatives to more common names.
Famous People
Ean McDonnel, a contemporary author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ean"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ean"
"Ean" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2546th of 10718 | 235 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1523rd of 16616 | 833 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 878th of 24088 | 3,331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1140th of 23106 | 2,074 |
Regional Popularity of "Ean" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
34.61% 1549th/4475 |
50.79% 2638th/5194 |
31.14% 1967th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.32% 702nd/4582 |
19.64% 1014th/5164 |
12.46% 911th/7313 |
15.62% 1166th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.08% 1318th/3984 |
17.76% 797th/4487 |
17.71% 1208th/6822 |
20.91% 1312th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ean" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ean"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ean" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.