How Many People Are Named Eliot?
Complete statistics for the name Eliot: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eliot, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 45,395 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 7,270 people named Eliot living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2012.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 8,313 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eliot Through the Generations
Eliot has seen steady usage over the decades, with its most popular year being 2012 when 239 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Eliot is 35, indicating a relatively young demographic. The majority of those named Eliot, 55%, are under 30, which suggests it's a name embraced by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eliot's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Eliot
How Many People Have the Name Eliot?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 693 people in the United States currently share the name Eliot. That works out to roughly 1 in every 478,282 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eliot a Common or Rare Name?
Eliot 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 Eliot Mean?
Eliot means "Derived from Old English, meaning 'noble'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eliot in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Eliot Most Popular?
The name Eliot reached peak popularity in 2012, with 239 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 Eliot?
Approximately 693 people named Eliot live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 693. That works out to roughly 1 in 478,282 Americans.
Is Eliot a rare name?
Eliot is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 478,282 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eliot mean?
Eliot means "Derived from Old English, meaning 'noble'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Eliot more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Eliot are male and 8% are female.
When was Eliot most popular?
Eliot peaked in 2012 with 239 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.