How Many People Are Named Eloy?
Complete statistics for the name Eloy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eloy, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 53,928 Americans bearing it. That's just 6,119 people alive today in the US. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Eloy are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 8,284 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eloy Through the Generations
Eloy has seen its popularity peak in 1993 with 118 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 6,119 people named Eloy in the United States, with a notable age skew towards the older generation. Of these, 1,867 are under 30, 3,005 are aged 30 to 60, and 3,412 are over 60, indicating that the majority of people named Eloy are middle-aged or older. This trend suggests that while Eloy remains a name between classic and modern, it's increasingly becoming associated with an older demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Eloy
Eloy is a given name which may refer to:Saint Eligius or Eloy (588–660), Christian saint and bishop Eloy Alfaro (1842–1912), President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911 Eloy Álvarez (1896–1951), Argentine actor Eloy d'Amerval, French Renaissance composer, singer, choirmaster and poet Eloy Azorin, Spanish actor Eloy Campos, Peruvian former footballer Eloy Cantú Segovia, Mexican politician Eloy Casagrande, Brazilian drummer, currently in Slipknot Eloy Cavazos, Mexican matador Eloy Colombano, Argentine footballer Eloy Edu, footballer in Spain from Equatorial Guinea Eloy Fariña Nú…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eloy's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Eloy
How Many People Have the Name Eloy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 175 people in the United States currently share the name Eloy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eloy a Common or Rare Name?
Eloy 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eloy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eloy Most Popular?
The name Eloy reached peak popularity in 1993, with 118 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Eloy?
Approximately 175 people named Eloy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 175. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,893,996 Americans.
Is Eloy a rare name?
Eloy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eloy mean?
The meaning and origin of Eloy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Eloy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eloy are male and 0% are female.
When was Eloy most popular?
Eloy peaked in 1993 with 118 births that year. Current trend: 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.