Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Elam
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2015
Peak era
2015
Peak births
144
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Elam
How many people are named Elam?
An estimated 2,362 living Americans are named Elam.
How rare is Elam?
Elam is uncommon among babies today, with 64 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 55.6% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Elam?
The median age of a living American named Elam is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 29 years old.
Is Elam still popular?
Not especially. Elam has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 64 births in 2025.
Where is Elam most common?
Elam has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 16.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
55.6%
2025
64
All-time
2,940