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Elam

Elam is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Elam?

Recorded births named Elam by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,940 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Elam's popularity over time

Babies named Elam per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2015 (144/yr).

When was Elam popular?

Elam reached its peak in 2015, when it was the #2765 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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