Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elijah.
National Rank (2025)
#7
All-Time Peak Rank
#4 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
380,611
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Elijah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Elijah
According to SSA data, Elijah achieved its highest historical rank of #4 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 14,001 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 19.0%. 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 Elijah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-19.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record14,001Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
31yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:856
1890s:704
1900s:725
1910s:1,963
1920s:2,755
1930s:2,135
1940s:2,399
1950s:2,314
1960s:1,524
1970s:3,400
1980s:7,567
1990s:34,652
2000s:110,421
2010s:137,147
2020s:72,049
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-li-jah
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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