Elon
Meaningoak tree · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,778
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #936 in 1885
90 babies were named Elon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 720 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Elon
Elon Lindenstrauss
Israeli mathematician
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,975 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elon, 90 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElon first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1885, when it reached #936.
- Then vs nowElon is 6.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,975.
- TrendElon has slipped 720 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,778. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Elon means “oak tree”.
About the name Elon
Elon is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “oak tree”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Elon for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 101 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #936 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,778, with 90 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1890s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 72,780 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 97,561 boys |
| 1930s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 94,162 boys |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,714 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 90,009 boys |
| 2010s | 56 | 17,775 boys |
| 2020s | 95 | 10,491 boys |
Other spellings of Elon
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Elon
What does the name Elon mean?
Elon means “oak tree” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Elon?
Elon has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Elon a boy or girl name?
Elon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elon?
Elon ranked #1,778 for US boys in 2025, given to 90 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#936).