Elchonon
Every Elchonon since 1979 — 367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elchonon
Elchonon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,752 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 367 American babies have been named Elchonon. Its peak came in 2024, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Elchonon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elchonon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,752 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,472 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,944 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,820 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,392 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,795 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,126 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,377 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,358 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,329 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,176 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,195 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,653 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,502 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,180 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,078 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,956 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,967 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,242 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,424 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,735 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,626 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,451 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,849 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elchonon in 2025?
Elchonon ranked #4,752 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elchonon?
367 babies have been named Elchonon in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elchonon most popular?
Elchonon peaked in 2024, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Elchonon a boy or girl name?
Elchonon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elchonon rising or falling?
Elchonon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.