How Many People Are Named Eliud?
Complete statistics for the name Eliud: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eliud means 'my strength' in Hebrew, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1,493 people bearing it in America, or 1 in 221,101 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 57%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,575 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eliud Through the Generations
Eliud has seen its peak popularity in the year 2000 when 43 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, but still holds a special place among modern names. With an average age of 29, most people named Eliud are young adults, with 903 under 30, 564 between 30 and 60, and just 108 over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming less common but remains vibrant among the younger crowd.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eliud's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Eliud
How Many People Have the Name Eliud?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,493 people in the United States currently share the name Eliud. That works out to roughly 1 in every 221,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eliud a Common or Rare Name?
Eliud 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 Eliud Mean?
Eliud means "my strength" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eliud in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eliud Most Popular?
The name Eliud reached peak popularity in 2000, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Eliud?
Approximately 1,493 people named Eliud live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,575. That works out to roughly 1 in 221,101 Americans.
Is Eliud a rare name?
Eliud is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 221,101 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eliud mean?
Eliud means "my strength" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Eliud more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eliud are male and 0% are female.
When was Eliud most popular?
Eliud peaked in 2000 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.