Elan is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2440 in 2025 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 18 births ranking #1107. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 23,026 girls born was named Elan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.