Eleazar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
'God has helped' or 'Whom God helps'.
Meaning of the Name Eleazar
Eleazar is a Hebrew name derived from the elements 'el' meaning 'God' and 'azar' meaning 'help'. Therefore, the name Eleazar can be interpreted as 'God has helped' or 'Whom God helps'. It has biblical origins and is associated with a few significant characters in the Bible such as the son of Aaron, a high priest, and a warrior in the time of King David. Eleazar symbolizes divine assistance and protection.
Popularity of the Name Eleazar
The popularity for the name Eleazar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 180 births, which ranked number 2,448 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Eleazar had the most female births in 1993 with 7, which ranked number 10,588 out of 15,799 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 180, which ranked number 1,145 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Eleazar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 107 births to 180 births, an increase of 68.22%. Among males, Eleazar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 107 births to 180 births, an increase of 68.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eleazar
- 20 Year Trend of Eleazar: 85.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Eleazar: 68.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eleazar: 68.22%
Popularity of Eleazar by State
For males, Eleazar was most popular in Southwestern states with 54 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 48 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eleazar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 35 | 750 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 6 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 48 | 624 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eleazar
- Total Births of Eleazar: 190 (5.34%)
- Male Births of Eleazar: 190 (5.34%)
Given the upward trend of Eleazar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.34% increase in total births, for a total of 190 births in 2024. Male births for Eleazar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 190 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.34%.