What does Elon mean?
Elon means “Oak tree”.
Elon is a Hebrew name associated with the oak tree. In the Book of Judges, Elon is one of the judges of Israel, giving the short name a biblical history independent of its modern bearers. The tree meaning connects it with the natural world without needing an added botanical middle name.
Today many people recognize Elon through entrepreneur Elon Musk, but choosing the name does not necessarily imply a tribute to him. Its ancient religious use and tree meaning provide separate reasons a family might value it. Elon should also be distinguished from Helen-related names: the similar letters do not make its Hebrew meaning a form of “shining light.”
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Elon yet.
How popular is Elon?
United States · 2025Explore how often Elon is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,780 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Elon
- 90 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 42.7% Fewer than 2024
Elon over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,780 | 90 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,257 | 157 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,459 | 124 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,097 | 196 |
| 2021 | Boys | #957 | 234 |
| 2021 | Girls | #15,961 | 5 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,060 | 189 |
| 2020 | Girls | #15,806 | 5 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,124 | 174 |
| 2019 | Girls | #11,675 | 8 |
| 2018 | Boys | #943 | 222 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,059 | 188 |
| 2017 | Girls | #13,129 | 7 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,298 | 140 |
| 2016 | Girls | #13,320 | 7 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,707 | 91 |
| 2015 | Girls | #15,047 | 6 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,704 | 89 |
| 2014 | Girls | #11,264 | 9 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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