Eleazar
Borrowed from Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár, “God has helped”).
Every Eleazar since 1919 — 6,158 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eleazar
Eleazar is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,128 in 2025 with 189 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 6,158 American babies have been named Eleazar. Its peak came in 2023, when 195 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 Eleazar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eleazar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 189 | #1,128 |
| 2024 | — | — | 183 | #1,145 |
| 2023 | — | — | 195 | #1,097 |
| 2022 | — | — | 181 | #1,147 |
| 2021 | — | — | 170 | #1,165 |
| 2020 | — | — | 171 | #1,142 |
| 2019 | — | — | 142 | #1,302 |
| 2018 | — | — | 144 | #1,278 |
| 2017 | — | — | 159 | #1,178 |
| 2016 | — | — | 131 | #1,360 |
| 2015 | — | — | 128 | #1,361 |
| 2014 | — | — | 125 | #1,366 |
| 2013 | — | — | 121 | #1,388 |
| 2012 | — | — | 107 | #1,503 |
| 2011 | — | — | 90 | #1,670 |
| 2010 | — | — | 96 | #1,629 |
| 2009 | — | — | 104 | #1,565 |
| 2008 | — | — | 122 | #1,394 |
| 2007 | — | — | 115 | #1,414 |
| 2006 | — | — | 145 | #1,163 |
| 2005 | — | — | 109 | #1,374 |
| 2004 | — | — | 133 | #1,175 |
| 2003 | — | — | 99 | #1,368 |
| 2002 | — | — | 97 | #1,360 |
| 2001 | — | — | 111 | #1,210 |
| 2000 | — | — | 110 | #1,221 |
| 1995 | — | — | 105 | #1,113 |
| 1990 | — | — | 69 | #1,340 |
| 1985 | — | — | 60 | #1,233 |
| 1980 | — | — | 54 | #1,262 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,438 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,555 |
| 1965 | — | — | 34 | #1,320 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,532 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,246 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,836 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,875 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,943 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,586 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,336 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,808 |
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Famous people named Eleazar
- Eleazar Religious figure
- Eleazar López Contreras Politician · 1883–1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleazar mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár, “God has helped”).
How popular is the name Eleazar in 2025?
Eleazar ranked #1,128 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 189 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eleazar?
6,158 babies have been named Eleazar in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eleazar most popular?
Eleazar peaked in 2023, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Eleazar a boy or girl name?
Eleazar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eleazar rising or falling?
Eleazar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eleazar?
Well-known people named Eleazar include Eleazar (religious figure), Eleazar López Contreras (politician).