Elon

Elon - A very unique male name

Elon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1814. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elon. The baby boy name Elon was given to 53 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1661 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elon peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 929.

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Elon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elon is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,074 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,364.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elon is where you live.

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Elon origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

Oak tree; terebinth — from Hebrew elon, a great tree

Elon is a minor biblical name — a judge of Israel and a grandson of Jacob — from the Hebrew word for a mighty oak. For most of its American history it was rare; its 2021 peak and everything since are inseparable from Elon Musk, though the name itself is ancient.

Attested etymology

Elon is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Elon, pop culture references for the name Elon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elon, sorted by popularity.

Elian / Elmo / Eliam / Elan / Elwin / Elam / Elwyn / Eleno / Elyon / Elyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EE-lon · /ˈiːlɒn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Elon — Minor judge of Israel in the Book of Judges (Biblical) Historical
• Elon Musk — Entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX (b. 1971) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Elon today are either honouring the biblical name or making a deliberate Musk reference — there is little middle ground left.

Worth knowing

• The Musk association is overwhelming and polarising, and the name has fallen sharply from its 2021 peak as that association has grown more charged.