Declining since 1994, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Eloy since 1908
Babies named Eloy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eloy's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 197 |
| 1920s | 499 |
| 1930s | 533 |
| 1940s | 698 |
| 1950s | 896 |
| 1960s | 929 |
| 1970s | 1,020 |
| 1980s | 910 |
| 1990s | 1,017 |
| 2000s | 822 |
| 2010s | 524 |
| 2020s | 265 |
Meaning & origin
Eloy is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin Eligius, meaning 'chosen one'. Historically, it has been used since at least the early 1900s, with the first recorded U.S. birth in 1908. The name saw its peak popularity in 1975, though it was never widely common. Since 1994, its usage has been steadily declining. In recent years, Eloy has become quite rare, ranking 2991 in 2025 with only about 1 in every 41660 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in California and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage.
Eloy is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Eligius, which is derived from the Latin verb eligere, meaning 'to choose'. The name was borne by Saint Eligius (c. 588-660), a goldsmith and bishop who is the patron saint of metalworkers. The name has been used in the Iberian Peninsula since medieval times, though it has never been extremely common. In English-speaking countries, it is sometimes used as a variant of the French name Eloi.
Where Eloy 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.
“Eloy” around the world
Where Eloy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli
Sibling names for Eloy
Names that share Eloy's style, for a brother or sister.
