Eli
boy name#104 in 2025Eli entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #43 in 2012, ranks #104 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#104
rank today
#43
peak (2012)
3,418
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #184 |
| 1890s | #249 |
| 1900s | #289 |
| 1910s | #321 |
| 1920s | #375 |
| 1930s | #454 |
| 1940s | #555 |
| 1950s | #630 |
| 1960s | #668 |
| 1970s | #423 |
| 1980s | #351 |
| 1990s | #312 |
| 2000s | #159 |
| 2010s | #53 |
| 2020s | #78 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Eli has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 143,000 people named Eli are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eli is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eli in 2025?
- Eli ranks #104 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,418 babies given the name.
- When was the name Eli most popular?
- Eli peaked in 2012, reaching #43 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eli with classmates?
- Eli will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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