Elam
Elam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Elam?
64U.S. babies in 2025
#762peak rank (1898)
2,940babies since 1880
Since 1880, 2,940 boys in the U.S. have been named Elam. Its highest rank for boys was #762 in 1898. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Elam FAQ
How popular is the name Elam?
Since 1880, 2,940 boys in the U.S. have been named Elam. Its highest rank for boys was #762 in 1898. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elam a boy or girl name?
Elam is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,940 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).