boy name
Elliot
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#151 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Elliot in the US, 1880–2025
Elliot first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2022, when 2,532 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,417.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Elliot popular?
Near its peak Elliot is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 14,126 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18,363 | |
| 2000s | 7,449 | |
| 1990s | 5,268 | |
| 1980s | 4,472 | |
| 1970s | 1,944 | |
| 1960s | 1,482 | |
| 1950s | 1,606 | |
| 1940s | 1,641 | |
| 1930s | 801 | |
| 1920s | 837 | |
| 1910s | 453 | |
| 1900s | 62 | |
| 1890s | 62 | |
| 1880s | 26 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elliot a boy or a girl name?
Elliot is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Elliot a popular name right now?
Elliot is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Elliot?
In 2025, Elliot ranked #151 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elliot most popular?
Elliot was most popular in 2022, when about 2,532 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.