Elon
Elon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Oak tree or terebinth tree.
Origin and history
Elon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning oak tree or terebinth tree. It also appears as a biblical figure in the Old Testament. In recent years, its usage in the U.S. has risen notably due to its association with high-profile public figures.
Popularity in the United States
3,121 babies in the United States have been named Elon since 1880. It ranks #2307 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.5 %)
- NY (15.5 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- IL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 196 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,045 |
| 2020-2029 | 990 |
Famous people named Elon
- Elon Musk: Entrepreneur, Executive
Fun facts
- Elon appears in the Hebrew Bible as one of the judges who led Israel.
- The name saw a significant increase in U.S. popularity in the 2010s and 2020s.