How Many People Are Named Elige?

Complete statistics for the name Elige: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elige
Very Rare
Hebrew

Elige means 'God is my oath' and is a rare name for boys. Only 62 people in the US today have this name, making up just 1 in 5,347,427 Americans. The vast majority of folks named Elige are over 60, giving it a decidedly vintage vibe.

~62
Living in US
1 in 5,347,427
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my oath
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Reliable Dignified Traditional
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

488
Worldwide Bearers
#384,758
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
233
🇺🇸 United States
168
🇧🇷 Brazil
40
🇮🇳 India
14
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
11
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇨🇱 Chile
2
🇬🇧 England
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
62 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
514
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 519 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
74

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elige Through the Generations

Elige, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity way back in 1924 when 19 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, it's remained a stable choice, with only 519 total births recorded since then. Today, most Eliges are well into their golden years, with 514 out of 62 still around being over 60. This makes it a name that's truly a relic of the past, cherished by those who've carried it through the ages.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 18
Alabama 11
Georgia 11

✨ Similar Names to Elige

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elige's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Elige

How Many People Have the Name Elige?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 62 people in the United States currently share the name Elige. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,347,427 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elige a Common or Rare Name?

Elige 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 Elige Mean?

Elige means "God is my oath" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elige in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Elige Most Popular?

The name Elige reached peak popularity in 1924, with 19 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 Elige?

Approximately 62 people named Elige live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 519. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,347,427 Americans.

Is Elige a rare name?

Elige is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,347,427 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elige mean?

Elige means "God is my oath" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elige more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elige are male and 0% are female.

When was Elige most popular?

Elige peaked in 1924 with 19 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US62
All-Time Births519
1 in X1 in 5,347,427
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1924
World Rank#384,758
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.