Elias
boy name#13 in 2025Elias entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 2025, ranks #13 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#13
rank today
#13
peak (2025)
8,837
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #254 |
| 1890s | #336 |
| 1900s | #447 |
| 1910s | #451 |
| 1920s | #458 |
| 1930s | #497 |
| 1940s | #571 |
| 1950s | #589 |
| 1960s | #583 |
| 1970s | #466 |
| 1980s | #404 |
| 1990s | #307 |
| 2000s | #197 |
| 2010s | #101 |
| 2020s | #37 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elias has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 121,000 people named Elias are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elias is a kid of about 9 — 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 Elias in 2025?
- Elias ranks #13 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,837 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elias most popular?
- Elias peaked in 2025, reaching #13 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elias with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Elias.
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