Elchanan Name Popularity and Statistics
Elchanan 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 Elchanan?
Elchanan is spelled E-L-C-H-A-N-A-N. The name has 8 letters.
Elchanan Popularity in 2023
Rank#12,239
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,440 places to #12,239 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elchanan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1981 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1998 | Boys | 6 | #8,479 |
| 1981 | Boys | 5 | #6,262 |
When Was Elchanan 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.
2020 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,554
2018 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,670
2017 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,696
2007 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,788
Where Elchanan Ranked Highest in 2009
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,809 | 5 |