Elam
boy name#2207 in 2025Elam entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #744 in 1898, ranks #2207 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2207
rank today
#744
peak (1898)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #866 |
| 1890s | #873 |
| 1900s | #1140 |
| 1910s | #1954 |
| 1920s | #2197 |
| 1930s | #2409 |
| 1940s | #2374 |
| 1950s | #2661 |
| 1960s | #2823 |
| 1970s | #2960 |
| 1980s | #3161 |
| 1990s | #3292 |
| 2000s | #2965 |
| 2010s | #1735 |
| 2020s | #2026 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elam has been most popular in PA, KY, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Elam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elam alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elam in 2025?
- Elam ranks #2207 among US boy names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elam most popular?
- Elam peaked in 1898, reaching #744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elam with classmates?
- Elam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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