How Many People Are Named Elon?

Complete statistics for the name Elon in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Elon
Very Rare
3,540
Estimated People
1 in 93,220
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,028 (86%)
♀ Female
512 (14%)
86%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 16
California 351
Colorado 5
Connecticut 11
Florida 142
Georgia 54
Illinois 57
Indiana 18
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 5
Massachusetts 19
Maryland 17
Michigan 27
Missouri 12
North Carolina 46
New Jersey 52
Nevada 6
New York 212
Ohio 38
Oklahoma 15
Pennsylvania 40
Tennessee 17
Texas 123
Virginia 35
Washington 45
Wisconsin 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Elon

How Many People Have the Name Elon in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,540 people in the United States currently share the name Elon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,220 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Elon a Common or Rare Name?

Elon is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Elon Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Elon are covered in full on the Elon name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Elon Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Elon in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female. Elon leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Elon Most Popular?

The name Elon reached peak popularity in 2021, with 234 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Elon Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Elon across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elon?

Approximately 3,540 people in the United States share the name Elon, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Elon a rare name?

Elon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,220 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elon mean?

The meaning and origin of Elon is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Elon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Elon are male and 14% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Elon most popular?

The name Elon reached its peak in 2021, with 234 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,540
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 93,220
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2021
Male %86%
Female %14%

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