Elam
Every Elam since 1880 — 2,940 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elam
Elam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,213 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,940 American babies have been named Elam. Its peak came in 2015, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,213 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,214 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,326 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,043 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,693 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1,696 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1,627 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,595 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,518 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,540 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1,257 |
| 2014 | 102 | #1,561 |
| 2013 | 73 | #1,919 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,109 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,240 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,022 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,493 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,966 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,832 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,174 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,972 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,389 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,689 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,383 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,256 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,690 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,919 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,891 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,139 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,564 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,123 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,131 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,853 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,160 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,633 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,051 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,617 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,109 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,584 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,833 |
| 1925 | 9 | #2,991 |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,659 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,725 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,287 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #847 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elam in 2025?
Elam ranked #2,213 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elam?
2,940 babies have been named Elam in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elam most popular?
Elam peaked in 2015, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Elam a boy or girl name?
Elam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elam rising or falling?
Elam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.