Holding steady.
Popularity of Elad since 1981
Babies named Elad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Elad first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1981, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 2006, when it reached its highest usage, though the name has remained stable since that time. Because it does not place in the top 1,000 names for any recent year, its frequency is roughly less than 1 in every 10,000 births. The name is borne overwhelmingly by boys, consistent with its biblical origins. Elad is a modern Hebrew name with ancient roots, and its steady low-level usage suggests it is chosen by families who value a direct connection to the Hebrew language and biblical tradition.
Elad is a Hebrew name derived from the elements El, meaning 'God,' and ad, meaning 'eternity' or 'forever.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a minor figure in the Book of Chronicles. The name has been used in modern Israel, particularly from the 1980s onward, as part of a revival of biblical names.
“Elad” around the world
Where Elad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Ladi
Sibling names for Elad
Names that share Elad's style, for a brother or sister.
