Eliazar Boy

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LEE-ah-zar /ɛˈliːəˌzɑr/

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning: Hebrew: God has helped; Spanish: variant of Eleazar

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eliazar has its roots in the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (El'azar), which translates to "God has helped." The name is composed of two elements: "El," meaning "God," and "azar," meaning "to help" or "to assist." This etymological foundation reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where divine assistance is a prominent motif. The name was adopted into Greek as Ελεάζαρ (Eleazar) and subsequently into Latin as Eleazarus, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Eliazar.

Historically, the name Eliazar appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Eleazar is noted as the son of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and a significant figure in the priestly lineage of Israel. This Eleazar played a crucial role during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and is mentioned in various biblical texts, including the Book of Numbers and the Book of Joshua.

The name's biblical significance has contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures and languages over the centuries. In addition to its biblical roots, the name Eliazar has been associated with various saints and historical figures throughout the Middle Ages, particularly within Jewish and Christian traditions.

The name's connection to divine assistance has made it a symbol of faith and reliance on God, which has resonated with many communities. Variants of the name, such as Eliezer, have also emerged, further enriching its cultural tapestry.

The name Eliazar, with its deep historical and spiritual connotations, continues to evoke a sense of heritage and tradition.

Famous people named Eliazar

In this section, you will find notable people named Eliazar. 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 Eliazar who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Eliazar Ben Yisrael is a writer and educator best known for his works on Jewish philosophy and spirituality.

Eliazar Shulman is a mathematician best known for his contributions to number theory and combinatorics.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eliazar was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Eliazar has ranked as high as #5244 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Eliazar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eliazar 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 Eliazar 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 Eliazar.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 41 41
2024 46 46
2023 44 44
2022 41 41
2021 40 40
2020 39 39
2019 36 36
2018 43 43
2017 28 28
2016 43 43
2015 40 40
2014 37 37
2013 42 42
2012 23 23
2011 41 41
2010 38 38
2009 27 27
2008 52 52
2007 57 57
2006 41 41
2005 47 47
2004 45 45
2003 38 38
2002 37 37
2001 44 44
2000 39 39
1999 29 29
1998 28 28
1997 29 29
1996 27 27
1995 38 38
1994 37 37
1993 33 33
1992 36 36
1991 30 30
1990 33 33
1989 31 31
1988 14 14
1987 29 29
1986 18 18
1985 20 20
1984 21 21
1983 19 19
1982 20 20
1981 27 27
1980 17 17
1979 16 16
1978 22 22
1977 12 12
1976 19 19
1975 14 14
1974 15 15
1973 19 19
1972 18 18
1971 14 14
1970 18 18
1969 20 20
1968 15 15
1967 13 13
1966 12 12
1965 10 10
1964 20 20
1963 11 11
1962 10 10
1961 12 12
1960 21 21
1959 14 14
1958 9 9
1957 9 9
1956 19 19
1955 15 15
1954 9 9
1953 6 6
1952 9 9
1951 12 12
1950 12 12
1949 8 8
1948 8 8
1947 8 8
1945 9 9
1944 8 8
1943 5 5
1942 6 6
1938 6 6
1936 7 7
1934 8 8
1933 8 8
1932 6 6
1930 9 9
1929 5 5
1925 5 5

Top States for Eliazar (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 11
55%
CA 9
45%