How Many People Are Named Elli?
Complete statistics for the name Elli: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elli, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 122,046 Americans today, making it truly unique. With only 2,704 people named Elli living in the US, it stands out as a modern choice, with 85% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 2,740 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elli Through the Generations
Elli peaked in popularity in 2014 with 121 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the majority of people named Elli are under 30, indicating its ongoing appeal among younger parents. The name's slow decline suggests it might be evolving alongside shifting naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Elli
Elli is a feminine given name, often a diminutive or a variant of names beginning with El such as Eleanor, Elena, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen or Ellie. It is also a modern Greek version of the name Helle. Elli is also the personification of old age in Norse mythology. It is also in use as an Icelandic masculine name of varying origins. Saint Elli was a sixth-century Welsh saint who is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elli's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elli
How Many People Have the Name Elli?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Elli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,192,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elli a Common or Rare Name?
Elli 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 Elli Mean?
Elli means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elli in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Elli Most Popular?
The name Elli reached peak popularity in 2014, with 121 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 Elli?
Approximately 278 people named Elli live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 278. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,192,264 Americans.
Is Elli a rare name?
Elli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,192,264 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elli mean?
Elli means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elli more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Elli are male and 99% are female.
When was Elli most popular?
Elli peaked in 2014 with 121 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.