How Many People Are Named Ilian?
Complete statistics for the name Ilian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ilian, a very rare male name, is held by just 305 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,081,441 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 96% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 308 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ilian Through the Generations
Ilian has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 35 births in 2024 marking its peak, the name has become increasingly favored over the last decade. The average age of those named Ilian is 12, indicating a strong presence among children born in recent years. This trend suggests that Ilian will continue to grow in usage as these young individuals reach adulthood.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ilian's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ilian
How Many People Have the Name Ilian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 305 people in the United States currently share the name Ilian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,081,441 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ilian a Common or Rare Name?
Ilian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ilian Mean?
Ilian means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ilian in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Ilian Most Popular?
The name Ilian reached peak popularity in 2024, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ilian?
Approximately 305 people named Ilian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 308. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,081,441 Americans.
Is Ilian a rare name?
Ilian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,081,441 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ilian mean?
Ilian means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ilian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Ilian are male and 14% are female.
When was Ilian most popular?
Ilian peaked in 2024 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.