Elzear
French masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "powerful and zealous".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Elzear. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elzear today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elzear births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elzear. 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 Elzear. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,962
Tracked since 1900
Popularity
Elzear: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elzear from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 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
Elzear 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 Elzear during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elzear
The name Elzear has its origins in the French language, deriving from the Germanic name Leodegar, which is composed of the elements "leud" meaning "people" and "gar" meaning "spear." This name was particularly prevalent in medieval France and other regions of Western Europe.
The earliest known historical figure bearing the name Elzear was Saint Elzear of Sabran, a French nobleman born around 1285 in the region of Provence. He and his wife, Blessed Delphine of Glandenes, lived a devout religious life and were known for their charitable works. Elzear of Sabran was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1369.
Another notable Elzear was Elzear Rugat, a French Benedictine monk who lived in the 17th century (1627-1678). He was a renowned preacher and theologian, and his sermons were widely published during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, Elzear Tajan was a French painter and engraver born in 1828. He was known for his landscapes and historical scenes, and his works were exhibited at the Paris Salon.
Elzear Blaze was a French novelist and playwright who lived from 1798 to 1868. He wrote several popular novels and plays, including "Le Vieux Célibataire" and "L'Héritière."
Elzear Bouffier was a French prelate and statesman who served as the Archbishop of Tours from 1785 to 1789. He was born in 1739 and played a significant role in the events leading up to the French Revolution.
While the name Elzear has its roots in medieval France, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often associated with individuals of religious or scholarly significance. However, it is important to note that the historical records and references mentioned here may be subject to further research and verification.
People
Elzear + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elzear as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Elzear: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elzear?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elzear 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 - US residents.
Is Elzear a common name?
We classify Elzear as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elzear most popular?
The single biggest year for Elzear was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elzear is about 0 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 Elzear in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elzear a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elzear 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 Elzear still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elzear 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 Elzear 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 are called Elzear?
You can see how many people share the name Elzear on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.