Elihue Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIE-hue /ɛˈlaɪhjuː/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; English: Variant of Eli
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elihue has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the elements 'eli' meaning "my God" and 'hu' meaning "he." This combination can be interpreted as "He is my God." The name appears in various forms throughout history, including the more commonly known Elihu, which is found in the Hebrew Bible. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Latinization of Hebrew names during the early medieval period, particularly as biblical texts were translated into Latin and later into Old French and Middle English.
This process was significantly influenced by the translation of the Bible into English, notably the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Historically, Elihu is recognized as a character in the Book of Job, where he serves as a young friend who offers his perspective on suffering and divine justice.
His role in this biblical narrative has contributed to the name's enduring significance within Judeo-Christian traditions. The name Elihu, along with its variant Elihue, has been associated with wisdom and insight, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical figure.
Culturally, names derived from Hebrew have often been valued for their spiritual connotations and connections to religious texts. Elihue, while less common than its variant Elihu, carries similar associations of faith and divine connection.
The name's structure and meaning resonate with themes of devotion and reverence, which have historically appealed to parents seeking names with profound significance. As a result, Elihue, like many biblical names, has maintained a presence in various cultural contexts, symbolizing a link to heritage and spirituality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elihue was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Elihue has ranked as high as #4086 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Elihue has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elihue is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elihue was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elihue.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 11 | 11 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 11 | 11 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 | 11 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 |
| 1922 | 10 | 10 |
| 1921 | 16 | 16 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 |
| 1918 | 10 | 10 |
| 1917 | 12 | 12 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Elihue
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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