Eliot Boy

Popularity: #808 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-ee-it //ˈɛl.i.ət//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: The Lord is my God; Hebrew: God is my Lord

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eliot has its roots in the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." This name was adapted into Greek as Elias and subsequently into Latin as Elias, which influenced various forms in the Romance languages. The name entered Old French as Élie, before evolving into the Middle English form Eliot.

The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old French names into the English lexicon, including variations of biblical names such as Eliot. Historically, the name Eliot has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of Christianity.

Saint Elias, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible, is often referenced in Christian texts, contributing to the name's prominence in religious contexts. The name appears in various forms in the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking regions.

Additionally, the name has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including the 20th-century poet T.S. Eliot, who contributed to the cultural significance of the name in literary circles.

Culturally, Eliot has been associated with themes of spirituality and divine connection, reflecting its etymological roots. The name carries connotations of faith and devotion, resonating with those who appreciate its biblical heritage.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Eli have emerged, further enriching the name's legacy. Overall, Eliot encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, making it a name with deep historical roots and significant meaning.

Famous people named Eliot

In this section, you will find notable people named Eliot. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eliot who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eliot who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Eliot Ness is a law enforcement official best known for his role in bringing down Al Capone and leading the Untouchables.

Fictional characters named Eliot

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Eliot Spencer is a fictional character from the TV series Leverage. He is a skilled thief and a member of the team that uses their expertise to help those in need by taking down corrupt individuals.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eliot, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EthanEvanElijahEmmettEliasEzekiel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eliot. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElliotElianElioEliEldenElmerEwanEamon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eliot was first seen in the United States in 1905.

Eliot has ranked as high as #1915 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Eliot has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eliot 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 Eliot 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 Eliot.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 149 130 19
2024 146 139 7
2023 145 138 7
2022 148 142 6
2021 170 152 18
2020 177 152 25
2019 187 160 27
2018 219 183 36
2017 205 173 32
2016 191 163 28
2015 202 176 26
2014 223 192 31
2013 228 199 29
2012 239 216 23
2011 202 178 24
2010 235 207 28
2009 194 171 23
2008 164 142 22
2007 156 136 20
2006 145 128 17
2005 151 129 22
2004 160 136 24
2003 137 119 18
2002 121 106 15
2001 105 100 5
2000 76 76 0
1999 92 92 0
1998 86 78 8
1997 94 88 6
1996 89 83 6
1995 76 65 11
1994 56 56 0
1993 79 79 0
1992 90 90 0
1991 94 94 0
1990 87 82 5
1989 96 96 0
1988 68 68 0
1987 75 70 5
1986 56 56 0
1985 95 95 0
1984 82 82 0
1983 120 120 0
1982 87 87 0
1981 34 34 0
1980 46 46 0
1979 52 52 0
1978 61 61 0
1977 46 46 0
1976 63 63 0
1975 61 61 0
1974 42 42 0
1973 43 43 0
1972 30 30 0
1971 43 43 0
1970 63 63 0
1969 42 42 0
1968 45 45 0
1967 40 40 0
1966 45 45 0
1965 42 42 0
1964 45 45 0
1963 66 66 0
1962 77 77 0
1961 88 88 0
1960 91 91 0
1959 50 50 0
1958 49 49 0
1957 43 43 0
1956 69 69 0
1955 53 53 0
1954 58 58 0
1953 52 52 0
1952 60 60 0
1951 44 44 0
1950 50 50 0
1949 46 46 0
1948 28 28 0
1947 42 42 0
1946 32 32 0
1945 17 17 0
1944 20 20 0
1943 21 21 0
1942 43 43 0
1941 14 14 0
1940 22 22 0
1939 18 18 0
1938 20 20 0
1937 9 9 0
1936 8 8 0
1935 13 13 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 21 21 0
1932 19 19 0
1931 13 13 0
1930 11 11 0
1929 17 17 0
1928 15 15 0
1927 16 16 0
1926 15 15 0
1925 21 21 0
1924 18 18 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 23 23 0
1921 23 23 0
1920 21 21 0
1919 17 17 0
1918 14 14 0
1917 21 21 0
1916 23 23 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 20 20 0
1913 16 16 0
1912 8 8 0
1911 6 6 0
1909 5 5 0
1908 6 6 0
1905 9 9 0

Top States for Eliot (2024)

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.

State Births Share
CA 15
20%
TX 12
16%
FL 11
15%
NY 7
9%
GA 7
9%
OH 6
8%
MD 6
8%
TN 5
7%
MI 5
7%