Eliot
Boy nameEliot has been given to 8,465 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It peaked in 2012.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,465
Peak year
2012 (239 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1905
10-year trend
▼ -26%
Gender split
7% girls / 93% boys
Rank through the decades
Eliot's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #981 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Eliot — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Eliot.
FAQ
How popular is the name Eliot?
Eliot has been given to 8,465 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Eliot peak?
Eliot peaked in 2012, when 239 babies were given the name.
Is Eliot a girl or boy name?
Eliot is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Eliot are boys).
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