Rising since 2000, #160 for boys today.
Popularity of Elliott since 1880
Babies named Elliott per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 197 |
| 1890s | 0 | 241 |
| 1900s | 0 | 305 |
| 1910s | 13 | 1,229 |
| 1920s | 16 | 1,947 |
| 1930s | 5 | 1,740 |
| 1940s | 6 | 2,658 |
| 1950s | 5 | 2,382 |
| 1960s | 5 | 2,442 |
| 1970s | 33 | 2,387 |
| 1980s | 82 | 4,762 |
| 1990s | 151 | 4,948 |
| 2000s | 797 | 6,170 |
| 2010s | 3,979 | 17,592 |
| 2020s | 3,076 | 13,551 |
Meaning & origin
Elliott, a name of English origin derived from the Hebrew Elijah, has been in consistent use in the United States since at least 1880. In 2025 it ranked 160th, with approximately 1 in 747 boys receiving the name, reflecting a rising trend since 2000. Its peak year was 2020, indicating a surge in popularity in recent decades. Elliott is particularly favored in Washington D.C., Montana, and Alaska, where it ranks among the top names. The spelling 'Elliott' remains the most common variant in the U.S., distinguished from the simpler 'Elliot' by its double 't' and 'l', a form that has gained traction since the mid 20th century.
Elliott is a medieval English surname derived from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' It emerged as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and northern England, where it was used as a variant of Elliot. The spelling Elliott became more common in the United States during the 20th century.
Where Elliott 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.
“Elliott” around the world
Where Elliott lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Ireland
24
babies in 2025
Quebec
36
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ell, Eli, Otto
Sibling names for Elliott
Names that share Elliott's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charlotte, Eleanor, Clara, Vivian, Audrey, Emory, Meryl, Arlett, Aubry, Elliette, Emaline, Elliemae, Ellorie, Embry, Jonetta, Noralee, Addalee, Aerielle, Annalese, Aribelle, Charmine, Emeree, Helayna, Roselyne, Elliet, Evalie, Ambry, Gwenette, Kennette, Maevery, Suetta
Brothers: Oliver, Henry, Jasper, Theodore, Simon, Roosevelt, Essex, Astin, Ellian
Names like Elliott
Names whose popularity has moved with Elliott's over the last 50 years.
