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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elom — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eloize|Elon
CelticBoy→ Stable

Elom

EL-um · 2 syllables

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#12807
→ Stable
#12807
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#11263 in 2022
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #12807 · Falling since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Elom

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12807

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
27 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Elom scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishRareBoy-leaning2-syllableNature-adjacentModern RevivalDistinctive
Character
quiet determinationthoughtful wisdomsteadfast loyaltyhumble grace
STRONG
High confidence

Elom is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12807 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12807 · very rare
Elom at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Old Irish elements meaning 'noble' or 'bright'. A rare variant with roots in Irish heritage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#11263 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elom · Overview
Summary

Elom is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12807 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elom scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Earthy character
Elom carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
elom.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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