Elam
2 countries#2207 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,940 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2207 · peaked in 2015 with 144 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Texas, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 2016–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2022 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3153 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↑342 |
| 2008 | #2946 | ↓135 |
| 2009 | #2486 | ↑460 |
| 2010 | #2010 | ↑476 |
| 2011 | #2232 | ↓222 |
| 2012 | #2104 | ↑128 |
| 2013 | #1915 | ↑189 |
| 2014 | #1559 | ↑356 |
| 2015 | #1252 | ↑307 |
| 2016 | #1539 | ↓287 |
| 2017 | #1518 | ↑21 |
| 2018 | #1593 | ↓75 |
| 2019 | #1624 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #1694 | ↓70 |
| 2021 | #1688 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #2039 | ↓351 |
| 2023 | #2315 | ↓276 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↑105 |
| 2025 | #2207 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Elam
Is Elam a popular name?
Yes — Elam currently ranks #2207 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elam more common for boys or girls?
Elam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elam most popular?
Elam peaked in 2015 in United States, with 144 recorded births that year.
Is Elam rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elam’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #2207 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elam?
At least 2,952 babies have been recorded with the name Elam across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Elam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elam appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elam?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elam include Canon, Damarion, Elyon, Fischer.
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