Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Elizer

Elizer was an Indian actor of Jewish descent.

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#7,638 (2005)
Total Babies
116
5-Yr Trend
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1975
First Year
2023
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#7638
Peak Rank
116
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Elizer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Elizer was an Indian actor of Jewish descent.

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The Story of Elizer

Elizer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 9 Elizers were born — ranking #7,638 that year. As of 2026, Elizer ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Elizers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Elizer

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizer

What does the name Elizer mean?
Elizer was an Indian actor of Jewish descent.
How popular is Elizer in 2026?
In 2026, Elizer ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Elizer most popular?
Elizer reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #7,638 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Elizer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Elizer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Elizer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elizer include Chiam, Nik, Tyrod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elizer

Elizer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Elizer's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #7,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Elizer'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.