A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Elo since 1912
Babies named Elo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Elo is a rare and modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1912. It peaked in popularity in 1913 but then fell out of common use, seeing a revival only since 2020, when it began rising again. In 2025, it ranked 8910th with approximately 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name. Its origins are uncertain, possibly a short form of El- names or a variant of Elio. The name has no strong regional ties, with no top states recorded.
Elo is a recent coinage or shortened form, possibly derived from names like Elowen, Elodie, or Elio. Its use as an independent name is rare and modern, first recorded in the United States in 1912. The name may also be influenced by the musical term 'elo' or the brand ELO.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Elio
Sibling names for Elo
Names that share Elo's style, for a brother or sister.
