Rising since 1985, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliazar since 1925
Babies named Eliazar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 144 |
| 1970s | 167 |
| 1980s | 216 |
| 1990s | 320 |
| 2000s | 427 |
| 2010s | 371 |
| 2020s | 251 |
Meaning & origin
Eliazar is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has helped,' a variant of the biblical Eleazar. First recorded in the U.S. in 1925, it remained rare for decades before rising notably in the 1980s and 1990s. Its peak year was 2007, coinciding with broader interest in biblical and ethnic names. As of 2025, it ranks 2,991 with a 1-in-41,660 frequency. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its popularity among Latinx and Sephardic families. Its rising trajectory since 1985 suggests enduring appeal.
Eliazar is a variant of Eleazar, from the Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר (El'azar), meaning 'God has helped.' In the Old Testament, Eleazar was the son of Aaron and a high priest of Israel. The name has been used among Jewish and Christian communities for centuries, and its Spanish-influenced spelling Eliazar became more common in Latinx and Sephardic contexts.
Where Eliazar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lazar, Elia
Sibling names for Eliazar
Names that share Eliazar's style, for a brother or sister.
