Elik
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God has answered".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elik today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elik births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elik. 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 Elik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,207
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Elik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elik 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 Elik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elik
The given name Elik is believed to have originated from the Armenian language. It is thought to be derived from the Armenian word "yelk," which means "dawn" or "daybreak." The name is associated with the concept of new beginnings and the promise of a fresh start.
The earliest recorded use of the name Elik dates back to the 5th century AD in ancient Armenian texts. During this period, Armenia was a major center of Christianity, and the name may have been inspired by religious symbolism associated with the dawn, representing the light of faith and spiritual awakening.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Elik was Elik of Ani, a renowned Armenian architect who lived in the 10th century. He is credited with designing the iconic Cathedral of Ani, a masterpiece of Armenian architecture that still stands as a testament to his legacy.
In the 12th century, Elik Gambaruni was a prominent Armenian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the wars against the Seljuk Turks. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in Armenian historical records.
During the 14th century, Elik Khachatrian was a well-respected Armenian scholar and philosopher. His writings on theology and ethics influenced the intellectual discourse of his time and contributed to the preservation of Armenian cultural heritage.
In the 16th century, Elik Ter-Avetikian was a renowned Armenian painter and miniaturist. His intricate and vibrant illustrations adorned manuscripts and religious texts, showcasing the rich artistic traditions of Armenian culture.
Another notable figure with the name Elik was Elik Bagramian, a Soviet Armenian military commander who lived from 1897 to 1982. He played a pivotal role in World War II, leading the successful defense of Stalingrad and earning numerous military honors for his service.
While the name Elik has its roots in Armenian culture, it has transcended borders and found its way into other languages and communities over time. Regardless of its origins, the name continues to carry the symbolic meaning of a new dawn and the promise of a bright future.
People
Elik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elik 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
Elik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elik 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 Elik a common name?
We classify Elik 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 Elik most popular?
The single biggest year for Elik was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elik is about 14 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 Elik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elik 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 Elik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elik 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 Elik 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 common is the name Elik?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Elik at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.