Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elliott.
National Rank (2025)
#160
All-Time Peak Rank
#158 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
62,551
Unisex Distribution88.5% Boy / 11.5% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Elliott Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Elliott
According to SSA data, Elliott achieved its highest historical rank of #158 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 2,453 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 22.0%. 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 Elliott scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+22.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,453Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:197
1890s:241
1900s:305
1910s:1,229
1920s:1,947
1930s:1,740
1940s:2,658
1950s:2,382
1960s:2,442
1970s:2,387
1980s:4,762
1990s:4,948
2000s:6,170
2010s:17,592
2020s:13,551
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEl-li-ott
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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