How Many People Are Named Elim?
Complete statistics for the name Elim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elim is a very rare male name, with only 512 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 644,771 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 516 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 516 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
📜 Elim Through the Generations
Since its inception, Elim has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With all births occurring post-2000, it's clear that Elim is a name embraced by modern parents. The name's peak year was 2024, with 39 births, indicating a growing trend that shows no signs of slowing down. The average age of those named Elim is 11, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elim's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elim
How Many People Have the Name Elim?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 108 people in the United States currently share the name Elim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,068,975 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elim a Common or Rare Name?
Elim 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 Elim Mean?
Elim means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elim in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.
When Was Elim Most Popular?
The name Elim reached peak popularity in 2024, with 39 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 Elim?
Approximately 108 people named Elim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 108. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,068,975 Americans.
Is Elim a rare name?
Elim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,068,975 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elim mean?
Elim means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elim more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Elim are male and 39% are female.
When was Elim most popular?
Elim peaked in 2024 with 39 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.