Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Elizar

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#5,867 (2022)

Total Babies

132

5-Yr Trend

+39%

1955

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5867

Peak Rank

132

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elizar

Elizar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 15 Elizars were born — ranking #5,867 that year. As of 2026, Elizar ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, rising sharply (+39% over the past five years). In total, more than 132 Elizars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Elizar

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

Eleazar
Eleazer
Elazar
Illas
Ilas
Ilir
Eliza
Eloise
Ellas
Illies
Illus
Elater

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elizar

What does the name Elizar mean?

Elizar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elizar in 2026?

In 2026, Elizar ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Elizar most popular?

Elizar reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,867 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

Elizar has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elizar.

Is Elizar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elizar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elizar include Brisco, Raydell, Alrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elizar

Elizar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 132 births in the dataset. Elizar's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Elizar'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.