Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Elius since 2001
Babies named Elius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Elius is a rare, modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, a time when invented or creatively respelled names were becoming more common. It reached its peak rank of 7,679 in 2021, and in 2025, about 1 in 170,808 newborn boys received the name, indicating continued low but stable use. The name has not been recorded in top state lists, reflecting its rarity. While it could be a variant of the Hebrew-derived Elias or the Roman Aelius, its true origin remains uncertain, and it is best classified as a modern English coinage.
Elius is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It may be an invented creation or a respelling of the classical name Aelius, a Roman family name, or a creative variant of Elias. Given its recent emergence and low frequency, its etymology is not firmly established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli
Variants: Aelius
Sibling names for Elius
Names that share Elius's style, for a brother or sister.
