Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elias.
National Rank (2025)
#13
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
129,263
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Elias Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Elias
According to SSA data, Elias achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 8,837 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 115.5%. 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 Elias scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+115.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,837Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
11yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:450
1890s:302
1900s:254
1910s:1,144
1920s:1,766
1930s:1,355
1940s:1,227
1950s:1,547
1960s:1,774
1970s:2,962
1980s:4,479
1990s:8,856
2000s:19,617
2010s:40,925
2020s:42,605
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-li-as
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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