Total births
280
Boys' name · since 1934
Eliasar
Eliasar has 280 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12562
- among boys today
- 280
- born since 1934
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
280 babies have been named Eliasar since 1934, making it today's #12562 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Eliasar recorded 280 times among boys since 1934, holding rank #12562 nationally today, ahead of 12% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2024.
- #12562 among boys today
- 280 born since 1934
- 1990s peak decade
- 12% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eliasar is currently the #12562 boys' name in America, more common than 12% of boys - 280 born since 1934, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12562
- among boys today
- 280
- born since 1934
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Eliasar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 12% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Eliasar was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
13 babies were named Eliasar in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Eliasar compares
280 44th percentile among 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
Eliasar's all-time total is 24% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eliasar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 280 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eliasar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Eliasar splits its recorded history at 1987: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Eliasar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#12,562
Active since
1934
Eliasar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2024
- Peak year (1997)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Eliasar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Eliasar's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Eliasar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 63 births (23% of all-time use).
Eliasar by state
Where Eliasar concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 10.4% |
| #2 | California | | 23 | 8.2% |
Texas share of Eliasar's total US births 10.4%
Even split
29 of 280 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eliasar? ▼
280 babies have been named Eliasar since 1934. It currently ranks #12562 among boys. The peak year was 1997 with 13 births.
When was Eliasar most popular? ▼
Eliasar was most popular in the 1990s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Eliasar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eliasar are Texas (29 births), California (23 births).
How long has the name Eliasar been used? ▼
Eliasar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1934, spanning 91 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Eliasar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elijah, Eli, Elias, Elisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eliasar's data
- Eliasar's decade-level peak was the 1990s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Eliasars (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Eliasar
Nearby Names Like Eliasar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eliasar
Elijah Boy
#8 380,611 births
Eli Boy
#92 153,495 births
Elias Boy
#25 129,263 births
Elisha Boy
#846 15,668 births
Elian Boy
#237 15,268 births
Compare Eliasar side by side: Eliasar vs Elijah Eliasar vs Eli Eliasar vs Elias
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eliasar
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, 1934–2024 (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. "Eliasar: #12562 Boys' Name - 280 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eliasar. 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 Eliasar 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.