Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Eli.
National Rank (2025)
#104
All-Time Peak Rank
#43 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
153,495
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Eli Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Eli
According to SSA data, Eli achieved its highest historical rank of #43 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 8,079 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 52.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Eli scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-52.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,079Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
17yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:721
1890s:492
1900s:483
1910s:1,991
1920s:2,520
1930s:1,592
1940s:1,288
1950s:1,346
1960s:1,323
1970s:3,610
1980s:5,455
1990s:8,562
2000s:28,043
2010s:69,900
2020s:26,169
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-li
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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