Elijah
boy name#7 in 2025Elijah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #4 in 2020, ranks #7 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7
rank today
#4
peak (2020)
11,111
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #159 |
| 1890s | #201 |
| 1900s | #228 |
| 1910s | #320 |
| 1920s | #353 |
| 1930s | #381 |
| 1940s | #403 |
| 1950s | #483 |
| 1960s | #626 |
| 1970s | #464 |
| 1980s | #284 |
| 1990s | #135 |
| 2000s | #34 |
| 2010s | #11 |
| 2020s | #6 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elijah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 365,000 people named Elijah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elijah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elijah in 2025?
- Elijah ranks #7 among US boy names in 2025, with 11,111 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elijah most popular?
- Elijah peaked in 2020, reaching #4 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elijah with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 6 classrooms will have a Elijah.
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