Elam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-lam / iːˈlæmHebrew; Biblical
Meaning
Hebrew: 'eternity'; Biblical: 'the name of a place'
Historical & Cultural Background
Elam is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with a region mentioned in the Bible. In biblical texts, Elam refers to both a geographical area and a descendant of Shem. The name has historical significance in ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly in relation to the Elamite civilization. It is also used in various religious contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elam
- Elamite
International Variants
- Elam (Hebrew)
Famous people named Elam
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Fictional characters named Elam
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elam was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elam has ranked as high as #1250 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, Kentucky, California, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Elam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elam (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 18 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2015 | 144 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 64 |