Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elliot.
National Rank (2025)
#151
All-Time Peak Rank
#150 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
58,592
Unisex Distribution89.3% Boy / 10.7% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Elliot Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Elliot
According to SSA data, Elliot achieved its highest historical rank of #150 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 2,532 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 26.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elliot scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+26.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,532Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:26
1890s:62
1900s:62
1910s:453
1920s:837
1930s:801
1940s:1,641
1950s:1,606
1960s:1,482
1970s:1,944
1980s:4,472
1990s:5,268
2000s:7,449
2010s:18,363
2020s:14,126
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEl-li-ot
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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