Total births
611
Boys' name · since 1973
Elazar
611 babies named Elazar in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4621
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Elazar is the #4621 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 611 recorded since 1973.
Elazar has 611 recorded births among boys since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4621 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #4621 among boys today
- 611 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elazar is currently the #4621 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 611 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4621
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Elazar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4621
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Elazar was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
26 babies were named Elazar in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Elazar compares
611 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elazar's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elazar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 611 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Elazar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elazar's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elazar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#4,621
Active since
1973
Elazar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Elazar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Elazar's strongest decade.
193 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Elazar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 70
1990s
70 births
- 2000s
2000s
183 births
- 2010s
2010s
193 births
- 2020s
2020s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 193 births (32% of all-time use).
How Elazar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Elazar's total volume
Elazar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Elazar by state
Where Elazar concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 175 | 28.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 119 | 19.5% |
New York share of Elazar's total US births 28.6%
Even split
175 of 611 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elazar? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 611 babies named Elazar. Today it holds rank #4621 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 26 births.
When was Elazar most popular? ▼
Elazar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 193 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Elazar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elazar are New York (175 births), New Jersey (119 births).
How long has the name Elazar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elazar since 1973 -- 53 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Elazar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elan, Elam, Eladio, Elaine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elazar's data
- Elazar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (193 total births) through the 2020s (119) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Elazars (175 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elazar
Nearby Names Like Elazar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elazar
Elan Boy
#2650 3,533 births
Elam Boy
#2212 2,940 births
Eladio Boy
#4919 1,813 births
Elaine Boy
653 births
Elai Boy
#5190 259 births
Compare Elazar side by side: Elazar vs Elan Elazar vs Elam Elazar vs Eladio
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elazar: #4621 Boys' Name - 611 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elazar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elazar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.