How Many People Are Named Eliam?
Complete statistics for the name Eliam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eliam is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 99,276 Americans bearing it. That's just 3,324 people alive today. It's a genuinely modern name, with all bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating that people named Eliam are destined to achieve great things.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 3,349 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eliam Through the Generations
Eliam has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 853 births. This makes it a name of the younger generation, with all 3,349 individuals under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Eliam is just 6, reflecting its status as a recent choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eliam's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eliam
How Many People Have the Name Eliam?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,324 people in the United States currently share the name Eliam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,276 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eliam a Common or Rare Name?
Eliam 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 Eliam Mean?
Eliam means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eliam in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eliam Most Popular?
The name Eliam reached peak popularity in 2024, with 853 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 Eliam?
Approximately 3,324 people named Eliam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,349. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,276 Americans.
Is Eliam a rare name?
Eliam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,276 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eliam mean?
Eliam means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eliam more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eliam are male and 0% are female.
When was Eliam most popular?
Eliam peaked in 2024 with 853 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.