Elyon
A Hebrew name meaning "the Most High" or "the Exalted One".
Name Census estimates that about 371 living Americans carry the first name Elyon. It is a predominantly male name (93.6% of registrations). The average person named Elyon today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elyon births was 2024 (86 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elyon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elyon with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
371
~ 1 in 923,866 Americans
Peak year
2024
86 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,955
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Elyon
Elyon leans heavily male at 93.6% of total registrations, but 24 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Elyon as a male name
- Ranked #1,955 in 2024
- 80 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (80 births)
Elyon as a female name
- Ranked #13,939 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Popularity
Elyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elyon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 212 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elyon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elyons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Elyon, while Ohio, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elyon
The name Elyon has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the word "Elyon," which means "Most High" or "Supreme." It is a name that has been associated with the divine and the concept of a supreme being in ancient Semitic cultures.
In the Hebrew Bible, Elyon is one of the names used to refer to God. It appears in several passages, such as Genesis 14:18-20, where it is used in conjunction with the name "El Shaddai," meaning "God Almighty." The name Elyon is also found in the Book of Psalms, where it is used to describe God's sovereignty and majesty.
The earliest recorded use of the name Elyon as a personal name can be traced back to ancient Israel, where it was likely given to male children as a way to honor and acknowledge the divine. However, the name's widespread use was limited, and it remained relatively uncommon throughout much of recorded history.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Elyon was a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. His full name was Elyon ben Abraham, and he was born in Provence, France, around 1120 CE. Elyon ben Abraham was known for his contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism and his commentaries on the Talmud.
Another notable figure with the name Elyon was a Jewish poet and scholar who lived in Spain during the 14th century. His name was Elyon Shalum, and he was born in Seville around 1330 CE. Elyon Shalum was renowned for his poetic works, which often drew inspiration from the Bible and Jewish mysticism.
In the 16th century, there was a Jewish physician and scholar named Elyon ben Joseph, who lived in Italy. He was born in Mantua around 1520 CE and was known for his expertise in medicine and his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ritual.
Moving forward in time, the name Elyon was also used by a Jewish author and playwright who lived in the 19th century. His name was Elyon Mordecai, and he was born in Poland around 1820 CE. Elyon Mordecai was renowned for his plays and literary works, which often explored themes of Jewish identity and culture.
In more recent times, the name Elyon has been used by a contemporary Israeli author and educator named Elyon Yishai. He was born in 1954 and is known for his works on Jewish history and culture, as well as his contributions to education in Israel.
While the name Elyon has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a name with deep spiritual and cultural significance, particularly within Jewish and Semitic traditions. Its meaning and association with the divine have ensured that it has remained a revered and respected name, even as it has been used by individuals from various walks of life and time periods.
People
Elyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 371 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elyon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 923,866 US residents.
Is Elyon a common name?
We classify Elyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Elyon was 2024, when 86 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elyon is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elyon a male name?
Yes, 93.6% of people registered as Elyon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elyon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elyon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Elyon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Elyon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.