How popular is the name Elman in 2025?

Elman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Elman most popular?

Elman peaked in 1920, reaching #1966 among US boy names.

Elman will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Elman entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1966 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1966

peak (1920)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Elman are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Elman alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elman in 2025?: Elman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elman most popular?: Elman peaked in 1920, reaching #1966 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elman with classmates?: Elman will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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