Rising since 1985, #893 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliezer since 1947
Babies named Eliezer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 153 |
| 1960s | 250 |
| 1970s | 524 |
| 1980s | 943 |
| 1990s | 1,188 |
| 2000s | 1,723 |
| 2010s | 2,010 |
| 2020s | 1,355 |
Meaning & origin
Eliezer has been in continuous use in the United States since at least 1947, the earliest year recorded in Social Security data. In 2025 it ranked 893, with approximately 1 in 6,421 boys receiving the name. The name reached its highest popularity in 2025, reflecting a rising trajectory that has been climbing since 1985. It is most common in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, states with large Jewish populations. Eliezer's biblical roots and clear meaning give it enduring appeal among families seeking a name with strong religious and historical significance.
Eliezer is a Hebrew name derived from elements 'El' (God) and 'ezer' (help), meaning 'God is my help.' In the Bible, Eliezer was Abraham's trusted servant who found a wife for Isaac, and later appears as a son of Moses. The name has been used among Jewish communities for millennia and has seen steady use as a given name in modern times, particularly in religious families.
Where Eliezer is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliezer” around the world
Where Eliezer lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Elie, Lazer
Sibling names for Eliezer
Names that share Eliezer's style, for a brother or sister.
