Elijahwan
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "The Lord is my God".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elijahwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elijahwan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elijahwan births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elijahwan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elijahwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,469
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Elijahwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elijahwan 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 Elijahwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elijahwan
The name Elijahwan is a unique combination of two distinct names, Elijah and Juan. Elijah is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "El" meaning "God" and "Yahweh" meaning "Lord," signifying "God is Yahweh." It is one of the most prominent prophetic names in the Old Testament, borne by the revered prophet Elijah who performed miracles and confronted the wicked King Ahab and Queen Jezebel in the 9th century BCE.
Juan, on the other hand, is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It has its roots in the New Testament, where John the Baptist and John the Apostle were significant figures. Juan has been a popular name in Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries, with a rich history in both religious and secular contexts.
The combined name Elijahwan appears to be a modern invention, blending elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions. While there are no direct historical references to this specific name, it could be seen as a symbolic representation of the synthesis of Judeo-Christian and Hispanic influences.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Elijahwan was Elijahwan Smith, born in 1842 in South Carolina, United States. He was an African-American Baptist minister and educator who worked tirelessly to establish schools for formerly enslaved people during the Reconstruction era.
Another notable figure was Elijahwan Gonzalez, a Mexican-American artist and activist born in 1957 in Los Angeles, California. He was known for his vibrant murals and paintings that celebrated Mexican-American culture and highlighted social justice issues.
In the literary world, Elijahwan Jones was an acclaimed author and poet born in 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. His works explored themes of identity, race, and the African-American experience, earning him numerous awards and accolades.
Elijahwan Khalil, born in 1982 in Cairo, Egypt, was a renowned archaeologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian civilization. His excavations and research shed new light on the life and traditions of the pharaohs.
Lastly, Elijahwan Ramírez, born in 1991 in Bogotá, Colombia, was a celebrated classical guitarist and composer. His unique fusion of traditional Spanish and Latin American musical styles captivated audiences worldwide, earning him critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
While the name Elijahwan is relatively uncommon, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, embodying the rich cultural heritage and diversity represented by this unique moniker.
People
Elijahwan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Elijahwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elijahwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elijahwan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Elijahwan a common name?
We classify Elijahwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elijahwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Elijahwan was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elijahwan is about 28 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 Elijahwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elijahwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elijahwan 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 Elijahwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elijahwan 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 Elijahwan 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 Elijahwan as a first name?
See how many Americans are named Elijahwan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.