Eleazar Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LEE-zar / ɛˈliːzɑːrHebrew
Meaning
God has helped
Historical & Cultural Background
Eleazar is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly found in biblical texts. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of the son of Aaron, the high priest. The name has been used in various cultures and languages over centuries, often associated with themes of divine assistance. It remains a traditional name in Jewish communities and has been adopted in various forms in Christian contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Eleazar has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eliezer
- Eleazur
International Variants
- Eliezer (Hebrew)
- Lázaro (Spanish)
- Eleazaro (Italian)
Famous people named Eleazar
Eleazar ben Azariah was a prominent Jewish scholar and leader in the 1st century CE, known for his contributions to Jewish law.
Eleazar the High Priest served as a key religious leader during the Exodus, as described in the Book of Numbers.
Eleazar of Maccabees was a Jewish hero known for his role in the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
Eleazar (Lazarus) is a character in the New Testament, known for being raised from the dead by Jesus.
Fictional characters named Eleazar
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eleazar was first seen in the United States in 1919. Eleazar has ranked as high as #1181 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Eleazar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eleazar (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 33 | |
| CA | 31 | |
| IN | 10 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 44 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1983 | 61 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 64 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 71 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 94 |
| 1994 | 85 |
| 1995 | 105 |
| 1996 | 91 |
| 1997 | 104 |
| 1998 | 95 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 97 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 133 |
| 2005 | 109 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 122 |
| 2009 | 104 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2017 | 159 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 142 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2021 | 170 |
| 2022 | 181 |
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 182 |