Holding steady.
Popularity of Elijio since 1917
Babies named Elijio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elijio's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Elijio has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names, making it an exceptionally rare choice even at its modern peak in 1945. The name first appeared in official records in 1917, and across the decades its usage has remained stable but very low, with single-digit counts most years. In the 1940s, Elijio reached its highest documented frequency, yet it remained far below the number needed to enter the national rankings. Because the Social Security Administration does not report names with too few bearers, we know Elijio has never risen above that threshold, keeping it a quiet, distinctive name within Spanish-speaking communities.
Elijio is the Spanish form of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' The name has been used in Spanish-speaking communities for centuries, often associated with the biblical prophet. It saw some mid-20th-century use in the United States, particularly among families of Hispanic heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lijo, Eliyo
Sibling names for Elijio
Names that share Elijio's style, for a brother or sister.
