Elnathan
Every Elnathan since 1926 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elnathan
Elnathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,754 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 406 American babies have been named Elnathan. Its peak came in 2013, when 40 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 Elnathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elnathan 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 | #4,754 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,121 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,932 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,091 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,469 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,041 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,482 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,862 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,467 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,137 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,820 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,422 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,241 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,084 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elnathan in 2025?
Elnathan ranked #4,754 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 Elnathan?
406 babies have been named Elnathan in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elnathan most popular?
Elnathan peaked in 2013, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Elnathan a boy or girl name?
Elnathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elnathan rising or falling?
Elnathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.