How Many People Are Named Elchonon?

Complete statistics for the name Elchonon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elchonon
Very Rare
Hebrew

Elchonon is a rare Hebrew name, with only 341 people named Elchonon living in the US today, making up just 1 in 968,386 Americans. The majority of Elchonons are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

~341
Living in US
1 in 968,386
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's student
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Inspired Reflective
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

506
Worldwide Bearers
#712,876
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
341
🇬🇧 England
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇮🇱 Israel
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
341 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
308
Would be under 30 (89%)
38
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 346 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
52

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elchonon Through the Generations

Elchonon has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 23 births. This surge reflects a trend towards newer-generation names, with 89% of those named Elchonon being under 30 years old. The average age of Elchonon is 16, suggesting that the name is still gaining traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 127
New Jersey 47

✨ Similar Names to Elchonon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elchonon's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Elchonon

How Many People Have the Name Elchonon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Elchonon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 968,386 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elchonon a Common or Rare Name?

Elchonon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Elchonon Mean?

Elchonon means "God's student" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elchonon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Elchonon Most Popular?

The name Elchonon reached peak popularity in 2024, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elchonon?

Approximately 341 people named Elchonon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 346. That works out to roughly 1 in 968,386 Americans.

Is Elchonon a rare name?

Elchonon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 968,386 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elchonon mean?

Elchonon means "God's student" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elchonon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elchonon are male and 0% are female.

When was Elchonon most popular?

Elchonon peaked in 2024 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US341
All-Time Births346
1 in X1 in 968,386
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2024
World Rank#712,876
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.