Rising since 2019, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliazer since 1994
Babies named Eliazer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eliazer's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Eliazer is a rare biblical name that has seen a modest resurgence in recent years. First recorded in U.S. data in 1994, it reached its peak rank of 7,679 in 2025, with about 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name. The trajectory has been rising since 2019, particularly in New York, the top state for births. This slow but steady climb reflects a growing interest in distinctive Old Testament names with strong religious resonance. Eliazer offers a less common alternative to the more frequent Eliezer or Eleazar, appealing to parents seeking a name with deep historical and spiritual roots.
Eliazer is a variant of Eleazar, from the Hebrew 'El'azar, meaning 'God has helped'. In the Bible, Eleazar was the son of Aaron and a high priest of Israel. The name has been used among Jewish and Christian communities for centuries, though it remains uncommon in modern times.
Where Eliazer is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lazer
Sibling names for Eliazer
Names that share Eliazer's style, for a brother or sister.
