Elihu
boy name#6143 in 2025Elihu entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #533 in 1881, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6143
rank today
#533
peak (1881)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #816 |
| 1890s | #1004 |
| 1900s | #1050 |
| 1910s | #1529 |
| 1920s | #1991 |
| 1930s | #2592 |
| 1940s | #2828 |
| 1950s | #3240 |
| 1960s | #3687 |
| 1970s | #4145 |
| 1980s | #5067 |
| 1990s | #5800 |
| 2000s | #5285 |
| 2010s | #5793 |
| 2020s | #5634 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elihu has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Elihu are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elihu alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elihu in 2025?
- Elihu ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elihu most popular?
- Elihu peaked in 1881, reaching #533 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elihu with classmates?
- Elihu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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