Elimelech
Elimelech is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is King.
Origin and history
Elimelech is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my God is King'. In the Old Testament, Elimelech was the husband of Naomi and father-in-law of Ruth. While relatively rare in the overall United States, it maintains steady usage within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,140 babies in the United States have been named Elimelech since 1880. It ranks #3552 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1699.
States where it is most popular
- NY (84.4 %)
- NJ (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Famous people named Elimelech
- Elimelech of Lizhensk: Rabbi, Theologian
Fun facts
- Elimelech appears in the Old Testament Book of Ruth as a man from Bethlehem who moves to Moab.
- The name incorporates 'Eli' (my God) and 'Melech' (king), reflecting classic ancient Hebrew compound naming patterns.