Elon
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Elon
Elon is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning "oak tree" or "strong tree." While traditionally used for boys (notably associated with figures like Elon Musk), it has become a unique choice for girls as well. The name conveys strength, stability, and natural beauty. As a feminine name, Elon is quite rare and distinctive, offering a bold alternative to more common nature-inspired names. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across cultures, while its connection to oak trees symbolizes endurance and wisdom. The name has gained some recognition in recent years but remains an uncommon choice for girls, appealing to parents seeking a name with both substance and style.
Elon for boys#1780 US
The boys' name Elon is best known today as the name of Elon Musk, eccentric billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX. With Canadian singer Grimes, Elon Musk has a son with an even more unusual name, X Æ A-12.
Before Musk arrived on the scene, Elon was the name of a Biblical judge. Long obscure, naming your son Elon today would signal an admiration for Musk rather than the Good Book.
Taken on its own merits, Elon is a sleek, attractive name with a strong nature meaning that's rare but also has deep roots: A total winner. But now that shiny name is feeling a bit....Musky.
Pronounced EE-lon.
As of October 2026, Elon ranked #15949 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #1720 in 1904.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,704 | 89 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,707 | 91 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,298 | 140 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,059 | 188 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #942 | 222 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,124 | 174 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,060 | 189 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #957 | 234 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,097 | 196 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,466 | 123 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,259 | 156 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,780 | 90 |
World rankings
Elon for boys
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Elon in pop culture
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- ElonBoy
son of Zebulun, grandson of Israel, great,grandson of Isaac (Num. 26:26) in Christianity
- ElonBoy
a judge of Israel in Christianity