Boy · #2,280 in 2026

Elion

Name: Popularity of the name Elion in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elion, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,280

Peak Rank

#2,112 (2024)

Total Babies

353

5-Yr Trend

+282%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#2112

Peak Rank

353

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elion

Elion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 70 Elions were born — ranking #2,112 that year. As of 2026, Elion ranks #2,280 for baby boys with 63 births, rising sharply (+282% over the past five years). In total, more than 353 Elions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elion is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elion

What does the name Elion mean?

Elion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elion in 2026?

In 2026, Elion ranks #2,280 among boys' names in the U.S., with 63 babies given the name that year.

When was Elion most popular?

Elion reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,112 that year with 70 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elion most popular?

Elion has historically been most popular in Alabama, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elion.

Is Elion a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elion is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Elion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elion include Rustyn, Mal, Rainey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elion

Elion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 353 births in the dataset. Elion's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,112. Use the chart and map above to compare Elion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.