How popular is the name Elery in 2025?

Elery is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Elery most popular?

Elery peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.

Elery will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Elery entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1064 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1064

peak (1904)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Elery are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Elery alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elery in 2025?: Elery is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elery most popular?: Elery peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elery with classmates?: Elery will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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