Rising since 1986, #151 for boys today.
Popularity of Elliot since 1880
Babies named Elliot per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 26 |
| 1890s | 0 | 62 |
| 1900s | 0 | 62 |
| 1910s | 0 | 453 |
| 1920s | 0 | 837 |
| 1930s | 0 | 801 |
| 1940s | 0 | 1,641 |
| 1950s | 0 | 1,606 |
| 1960s | 5 | 1,482 |
| 1970s | 0 | 1,944 |
| 1980s | 40 | 4,472 |
| 1990s | 109 | 5,268 |
| 2000s | 897 | 7,449 |
| 2010s | 3,898 | 18,363 |
| 2020s | 2,059 | 14,126 |
Meaning & origin
Elliot has been a consistently well-liked name for boys since the late 20th century, with a trajectory of rising popularity since 1986. In 2025, it ranked 151st, with 1 in 707 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2022, and it has remained especially favored in New England, with top states including New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. The name's appeal stems from its soft yet strong sound, combined with a double-letter trend and a long history, making it a familiar choice that feels both traditional and modern. The Elliot spelling (with one 't' and one 'l') is the most common, though the variant Elliott is also popular.
Elliot is a medieval Scottish diminutive of Elias, which is the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' The name was introduced to Scotland by Normans and became established as a surname before being adopted as a given name. It has been used since the Middle Ages, with the variant spelling Elliott also common.
Where Elliot 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.
“Elliot” around the world
Where Elliot lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
220
babies in 2024
Ireland
29
babies in 2025
New Zealand
41
babies in 2025
Quebec
#29
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lio, Ell
Sibling names for Elliot
Names that share Elliot's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Elliot
Names whose popularity has moved with Elliot's over the last 50 years.
