Eleazar Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LEE-zar /ɛˈliːzɑːr/
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has helped
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eleazar has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name אֶלְעָזָר (El'azar), which translates to "God has helped" or "God is my help." This name is composed of two elements: "El," meaning "God," and "azar," meaning "to help" or "to assist." The name appears in various forms throughout history, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as Ελεάζαρ (Eleazar) and later into Latin as Eleazarus, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Eleazar. Historically, Eleazar is a significant biblical name, borne by several figures in the Hebrew Bible.
One of the most notable is Eleazar, the son of Aaron, who served as a high priest during the Exodus and the subsequent years in the wilderness, as recorded in the Book of Numbers. Another prominent Eleazar is mentioned in the Maccabean period, specifically in the Second Book of Maccabees, where he is depicted as a heroic figure who died fighting against the Seleucid Empire.
These biblical references contributed to the name's enduring presence in Jewish and Christian traditions. Culturally, Eleazar has been associated with themes of divine assistance and faithfulness, resonating with the values of support and reliance on God.
The name has appeared in various religious texts and liturgical contexts, reinforcing its significance in both Jewish and Christian communities. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Elie or Lazar have emerged in different cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance.
Overall, Eleazar embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, symbolizing divine help and steadfastness throughout the centuries.
Famous people named Eleazar
In this section, you will find notable people named Eleazar. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eleazar who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Eleazar who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Eleazar ben Azariah is a rabbi best known for his role in the Mishnah and Talmud.
Eleazar of Worms is a Jewish mystic best known for his work in Kabbalah and his writings on Jewish mysticism.
Fictional characters named Eleazar
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Eleazar is a fictional character from the book series The Twilight Saga. He is a member of the Volturi and serves as a powerful vampire with the ability to see the future.
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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 #2281 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)
The name Eleazar is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eleazar was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eleazar.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 189 | 189 | 0 |
| 2024 | 183 | 183 | 0 |
| 2023 | 195 | 195 | 0 |
| 2022 | 181 | 181 | 0 |
| 2021 | 170 | 170 | 0 |
| 2020 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 2019 | 142 | 142 | 0 |
| 2018 | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| 2017 | 159 | 159 | 0 |
| 2016 | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| 2015 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 2014 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 2013 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 2012 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 2011 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 2010 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 2009 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 2008 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 2007 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 2006 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 2004 | 133 | 133 | 0 |
| 2003 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 2002 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 2001 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 2000 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 1999 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1998 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 1997 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1996 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 1995 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1994 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 1993 | 101 | 94 | 7 |
| 1992 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1991 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1990 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1989 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1988 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1987 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1986 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1985 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1984 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1983 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1982 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1981 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1980 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1979 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1978 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1977 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1976 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1975 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1974 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1973 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1972 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1971 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1970 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1969 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1968 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1967 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1966 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1965 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1964 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1963 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1962 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1961 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1960 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1959 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1958 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1957 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1956 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1954 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1953 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1952 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1951 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1950 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1949 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1948 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1947 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1945 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1944 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1941 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1936 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1934 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1933 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1932 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1930 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1929 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1928 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1927 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1921 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Eleazar (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 33 | |
| CA | 31 | |
| IN | 10 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 |