How Many People Are Named Elery?
Complete statistics for the name Elery: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elery is a very rare male name, with only 59 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 5,640,702 Americans. The majority of those named Elery are over 60, with the name peaking in popularity way back in 1921.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 94All 323 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elery Through the Generations
Elery has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the generations. With only 323 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it's clear that Elery has always been a niche choice. Interestingly, the name saw its peak in 1921 with 17 births, but it's remained relatively stable since then. Today, most people named Elery are over 60, with only a handful under 30, indicating that it's a classic, old-school name that's not gaining much traction among younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elery's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elery
How Many People Have the Name Elery?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Elery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elery a Common or Rare Name?
Elery is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elery Mean?
Elery means "creative variant of Elia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elery in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Elery Most Popular?
The name Elery reached peak popularity in 1921, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elery?
Approximately 255 people named Elery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,299,801 Americans.
Is Elery a rare name?
Elery is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elery mean?
Elery means "creative variant of Elia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elery more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Elery are male and 8% are female.
When was Elery most popular?
Elery peaked in 1921 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.