boy name
Elliott
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#160 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Elliott in the US, 1880–2025
Elliott first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2019, when 2,453 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,287.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Elliott popular?
Near its peak Elliott is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 13,551 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,592 | |
| 2000s | 6,170 | |
| 1990s | 4,948 | |
| 1980s | 4,762 | |
| 1970s | 2,387 | |
| 1960s | 2,442 | |
| 1950s | 2,382 | |
| 1940s | 2,658 | |
| 1930s | 1,740 | |
| 1920s | 1,947 | |
| 1910s | 1,229 | |
| 1900s | 305 | |
| 1890s | 241 | |
| 1880s | 197 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elliott a boy or a girl name?
Elliott is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Elliott a popular name right now?
Elliott is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Elliott?
In 2025, Elliott ranked #160 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elliott most popular?
Elliott was most popular in 2019, when about 2,453 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.