Total births
3,121
Unisex name · since 1885
Elon
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 3,121 babies named Elon, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1257
- among boys today
- 3,121
- born since 1885
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Elon currently ranks #1257 among unisex names in America, with 3,121 babies recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Elon recorded 3,121 times among boys since 1885, holding rank #1257 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #1257 among boys today
- 3,121 born since 1885
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elon is currently the #1257 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 3,121 born since 1885, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1257
- among boys today
- 3,121
- born since 1885
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Elon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1257
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Elon was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
234 babies were named Elon in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Elon compares
3,121 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Elon's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,121 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 234 | 23 | 22,252 |
Elon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elon splits its recorded history at 1975: 86% of all births land in the more recent half, 14% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 234 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,257
Active since
1885
Elon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 234
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Elon popularity over time - girls
512 total births recorded since 1904 (Elon as girls' name)
Elon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Elon's strongest decade.
1,045 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Elon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 94
1910s
94 births
- 1920s 113
1920s
113 births
- 1930s 48
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 49
1940s
49 births
- 1950s 43
1950s
43 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 117
1970s
117 births
- 1980s 196
1980s
196 births
- 1990s 152
1990s
152 births
- 2000s 222
2000s
222 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,045 births
- 2020s
2020s
990 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,045 births (33% of all-time use).
How Elon 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 Elon's total volume
Elon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Elon by state
Where Elon concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 365 | 11.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 222 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 153 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 137 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 57 | 1.8% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 57 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 54 | 1.7% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 46 | 1.5% |
California share of Elon's total US births 11.7%
Even split
365 of 3,121 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Elon appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elon? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 3,121 babies named Elon. Today it holds rank #1257 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 234 births.
When was Elon most popular? ▼
Elon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,045 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Elon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elon are California (365 births), New York (222 births), Florida (153 births).
Is Elon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Elon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,121 births, and as a girl's name it has 512 births.
How long has the name Elon been used? ▼
Elon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 141 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Elon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eloy, Elohim, Elonzo, Elo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elon's data
- Elon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,045 total births) through the 2020s (990) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Elons (365 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Elon
Nearby Names Like Elon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elon
Eloy Boy
#2681 8,325 births
Elohim Boy
#3198 291 births
Elonzo Boy
#9008 236 births
Elo Boy
#11010 117 births
Eloise Boy
116 births
Compare Elon side by side: Elon vs Eloy Elon vs Elohim Elon vs Elonzo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Elon
Percy #1256
32,204 births · Peak 1921
Granger #1258
2,147 births · Peak 2021
Ilyas #1255
2,196 births · Peak 2025
Cormac #1259
3,698 births · Peak 2014
Gianluca #1254
3,915 births · Peak 2017
Kolt #1260
3,074 births · Peak 2022
Giovani #1253
7,616 births · Peak 2011
Syaire #1261
1,005 births · Peak 2025
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, 1885–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elon: #1257 Unisex Name - 3,121 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elon. 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 Elon 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.