Eliam
Every Eliam since 2000 — 4,439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliam
Eliam is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #313 in 2025 with 1,085 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 4,439 American babies have been named Eliam. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,085 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 Eliam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,085 | #313 |
| 2024 | 855 | #381 |
| 2023 | 432 | #638 |
| 2022 | 407 | #670 |
| 2021 | 346 | #739 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,183 |
| 2019 | 179 | #1,103 |
| 2018 | 172 | #1,123 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,338 |
| 2016 | 139 | #1,307 |
| 2015 | 94 | #1,670 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1,800 |
| 2013 | 73 | #1,920 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,110 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,555 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,441 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,730 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,194 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,100 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,720 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,937 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,206 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,630 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliam in 2025?
Eliam ranked #313 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,085 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliam?
4,439 babies have been named Eliam in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliam most popular?
Eliam peaked in 2025, when 1,085 newborns received the name.
Is Eliam a boy or girl name?
Eliam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliam rising or falling?
Eliam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.