Elam Name Popularity and Statistics
Elam is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elam?
Elam is spelled E-L-A-M. The name has 4 letters.
Elam Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,207
Recorded Births64
- Boys usage rose 3 places to #2,207 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 64 | #2,207 |
| 2024 | Boys | 65 | #2,210 |
| 2023 | Boys | 60 | #2,315 |
| 2022 | Boys | 74 | #2,039 |
| 2021 | Boys | 97 | #1,688 |
| 2020 | Boys | 92 | #1,694 |
| 2019 | Boys | 101 | #1,624 |
| 2018 | Boys | 103 | #1,593 |
| 2017 | Boys | 109 | #1,518 |
| 2016 | Boys | 108 | #1,539 |
| 2015 | Boys | 144 | #1,252 |
| 2014 | Boys | 102 | #1,559 |
| 2013 | Boys | 73 | #1,915 |
| 2012 | Boys | 64 | #2,104 |
| 2011 | Boys | 58 | #2,232 |
| 2010 | Boys | 68 | #2,010 |
| 2009 | Boys | 51 | #2,486 |
| 2008 | Boys | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2007 | Boys | 42 | #2,811 |
| 2006 | Boys | 34 | #3,153 |
| 2005 | Boys | 35 | #2,960 |
| 2004 | Boys | 28 | #3,368 |
| 2003 | Boys | 37 | #2,674 |
| 2002 | Boys | 26 | #3,349 |
When Was Elam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
144 recorded births
National rank #1,252
2017 · Boys
109 recorded births
National rank #1,518
2016 · Boys
108 recorded births
National rank #1,539
2018 · Boys
103 recorded births
National rank #1,593
Where Elam Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #458 | 22 |