How Many People Are Named Elliot?
Complete statistics for the name Elliot: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elliot is a rare, modern male name with roots in Old English, meaning 'noble warrior'. That's just 1 in 5,668 Americans who share this unique moniker, totaling around 58,220 people today. With a peak birth year in 2017, it's clear Elliot's popularity is on the rise among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 62,934 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elliot Through the Generations
Elliot has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. As of now, 45,529 people named Elliot are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. The name's peak year was 2017, with 2,930 births, showing a strong upward trend. This younger demographic also means the average age of an Elliot is 24, with only 6,426 individuals over the age of 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Elliot
Elliot is a personal name that can serve as either a surname or a given name. Although the given name has historically been given to males, females have increasingly been given the name as well in the United States.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elliot's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Elliot
How Many People Have the Name Elliot?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,548 people in the United States currently share the name Elliot. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,912 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Elliot a Common or Rare Name?
Elliot is classified as 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 Elliot Mean?
Elliot means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elliot in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.
When Was Elliot Most Popular?
The name Elliot reached peak popularity in 2017, with 2,930 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Elliot?
Approximately 7,548 people named Elliot live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,548. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,912 Americans.
Is Elliot a rare name?
Elliot is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,912 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elliot mean?
Elliot means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Elliot more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Elliot are male and 12% are female.
When was Elliot most popular?
Elliot peaked in 2017 with 2,930 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.