Elon
Boy name · #1780 in 2025 · Uniqueness 86/100
In 2025, 90 baby boys were named Elon, placing it at #1780 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1703, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,000 boys born in 2025 was named Elon.
Babies named Elon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 140-year story
Elon first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 234 boys were named Elon — good for #957 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Elon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Elon in class?
Elon scores 86 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Elon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Elon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Elon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Elons were CA (14), TX (14), FL (10), NY (10), NJ (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Elon
Statistically, parents drawn to Elon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eason, Ellison, Xion, Lyon, and Orson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Elon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | #1778 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1256 |
| 2023 | 124 | #1458 |
| 2022 | 196 | #1097 |
| 2021 | 234 | #957 |
| 2020 | 189 | #1058 |
| 2019 | 174 | #1123 |
| 2018 | 222 | #942 |
| 2017 | 188 | #1059 |
| 2016 | 140 | #1295 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1703 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1701 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3189 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2869 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3164 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3453 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4278 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3221 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4127 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3686 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4326 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5246 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6715 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3909 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2988 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elon a popular boy name?
Elon ranked #1780 among boys in 2025 with 90 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1703.
When was the name Elon most popular?
Elon peaked in 2021, when 234 American boys received the name (ranked #957 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Elon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,000 newborn American boys was named Elon. It scores 86/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.