How Many People Are Named Elliott?

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

Elliott
Uncommon
Old English

Elliott means 'noble warrior' and has been rising in popularity recently. It's rare, with only 1 in 5,600 Americans named Elliott, totaling around 58,929 people today. The name peaked in 2019, showing its modern appeal among younger folks.

~131,897
Living in US
1 in 2,513
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble warrior
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Courageous
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,227
Worldwide Bearers
#23,492
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
58,929
🇹🇭 Thailand
195
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
181
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
133
🇫🇷 France
81
🇳🇬 Nigeria
76
🇸🇪 Sweden
61
🇨🇳 China
60
🇳🇱 Netherlands
55
🇵🇪 Peru
55

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51,345 (87%)
♀ Female
7,584 (13%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
43,644
Would be under 30 (64%)
11,961
Would be 30–60 (18%)
12,299
Would be over 60 (18%)

All 67,904 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Elliott Through the Generations

Elliott has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 43,644 under 30, it's clear Elliott is a name for the new millennium. By contrast, just 12,299 people named Elliott are over 60, indicating a strong preference for this name among recent parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,785
Texas 4,825
New York 4,662
Illinois 3,087
Ohio 3,069
Pennsylvania 2,828
Florida 2,440
Michigan 2,323
North Carolina 2,251
Washington 2,054

⭐ Famous People Named Elliott

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.…

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✨ Similar Names to Elliott

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elliott's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Elliott

How Many People Have the Name Elliott?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131,897 people in the United States currently share the name Elliott. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,513 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Elliott a Common or Rare Name?

Elliott is classified as Uncommon. 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 Elliott Mean?

Elliott means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elliott in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.

When Was Elliott Most Popular?

The name Elliott reached peak popularity in 2019, with 3,124 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 Elliott?

Approximately 131,897 people named Elliott live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 131,897. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,513 Americans.

Is Elliott a rare name?

Elliott is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,513 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elliott mean?

Elliott means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Elliott more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Elliott are male and 13% are female.

When was Elliott most popular?

Elliott peaked in 2019 with 3,124 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.

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 US131,897
All-Time Births131,897
1 in X1 in 2,513
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2019
World Rank#23,492
Male %87%
Female %13%

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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.