Elazar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Hebrew, Elazar means 'God has helped'.
Meaning of the Name Elazar
Elazar is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has helped'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'el' meaning 'God' and 'azar' meaning 'help'. In the Bible, Elazar was the third son of Aaron and the high priest of Israel after his father's death. The name has religious significance and is often chosen for its connection to divine assistance.
Popularity of the Name Elazar
The popularity for the name Elazar peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 26 births, which ranked number 8,242 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Elazar had the most male births in 2003 with 26, which ranked number 3,441 out of 12,759 male names. The number of births for the name Elazar has increased over the last ten years from 16 births to 18 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among males, Elazar has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 18 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elazar
- 20 Year Trend of Elazar: -25.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Elazar: 12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elazar: 12.50%
Popularity of Elazar by State
For males, Elazar was most popular in Northeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elazar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elazar
- Total Births of Elazar: 18 (1.18%)
- Male Births of Elazar: 18 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Elazar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Elazar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.