Elliot
boy name#151 in 2025Elliot entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #150 in 2022, ranks #151 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#151
rank today
#150
peak (2022)
2,417
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #827 |
| 1890s | #772 |
| 1900s | #970 |
| 1910s | #819 |
| 1920s | #717 |
| 1930s | #678 |
| 1940s | #504 |
| 1950s | #587 |
| 1960s | #634 |
| 1970s | #592 |
| 1980s | #414 |
| 1990s | #433 |
| 2000s | #391 |
| 2010s | #215 |
| 2020s | #159 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elliot has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 54,000 people named Elliot are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elliot is a kid of about 11 — 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 Elliot in 2025?
- Elliot ranks #151 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,417 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elliot most popular?
- Elliot peaked in 2022, reaching #150 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elliot with classmates?
- Elliot will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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