Eliot
boy name#1401 in 2025Eliot entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #799 in 1960, ranks #1401 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1905–2025
#1401
rank today
#799
peak (1960)
130
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1164 |
| 1910s | #1661 |
| 1920s | #1827 |
| 1930s | #2049 |
| 1940s | #1381 |
| 1950s | #1024 |
| 1960s | #1033 |
| 1970s | #1227 |
| 1980s | #1151 |
| 1990s | #1325 |
| 2000s | #1264 |
| 2010s | #1065 |
| 2020s | #1321 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Eliot has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Eliot are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eliot alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eliot in 2025?
- Eliot ranks #1401 among US boy names in 2025, with 130 babies given the name.
- When was the name Eliot most popular?
- Eliot peaked in 1960, reaching #799 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eliot with classmates?
- Eliot will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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