Elimelech
Every Elimelech since 1967 — 1,140 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elimelech
Elimelech is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,203 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,140 American babies have been named Elimelech. Its peak came in 2024, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Elimelech stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elimelech year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,203 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,724 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,438 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,839 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,319 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,672 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,870 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,394 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,805 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,180 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,875 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,397 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,970 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,322 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,455 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,393 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,855 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,126 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,326 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,248 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,722 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,100 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,217 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,081 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,539 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,341 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,600 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,109 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,117 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,552 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,506 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elimelech in 2025?
Elimelech ranked #3,203 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elimelech?
1,140 babies have been named Elimelech in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elimelech most popular?
Elimelech peaked in 2024, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Elimelech a boy or girl name?
Elimelech is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elimelech rising or falling?
Elimelech is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.