Elazar
A male given name: alternative form of Eleazar.
Every Elazar since 1973 — 611 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elazar
Elazar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,751 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 611 American babies have been named Elazar. Its peak came in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elazar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elazar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,751 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,599 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,307 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,082 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,045 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,391 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,157 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,256 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,435 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,752 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,220 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,549 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,867 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,455 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,633 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,499 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,266 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,272 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,468 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,468 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,590 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,346 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,033 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elazar mean?
A male given name: alternative form of Eleazar.
How popular is the name Elazar in 2025?
Elazar ranked #4,751 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elazar?
611 babies have been named Elazar in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elazar most popular?
Elazar peaked in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Elazar a boy or girl name?
Elazar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elazar rising or falling?
Elazar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.