Boy · #9,708 in 2026

Elman

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

Current Rank

#9,708

Peak Rank

#1,966 (1920)

Total Babies

176

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2012

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1966

Peak Rank

176

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elman

Elman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 17 Elmans were born — ranking #1,966 that year. As of 2026, Elman ranks #9,708 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 176 Elmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Elman

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

Ellman
Elmen
Ulman
Ullman
Ullmann
Almon
Allman
Aleman
Alman
Alleman
Allmon
Uhlman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elman

What does the name Elman mean?

Elman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elman in 2026?

In 2026, Elman ranks #9,708 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Elman most popular?

Elman reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,966 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Elman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elman include Doctor, Nora, Gertrude. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elman

Elman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Elman's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,966. Use the chart and map above to compare Elman'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.