Elliot Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-ee-it / ˈɛl.i.ətHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my Lord; English: The Lord is my God
Historical & Cultural Background
Elliot is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'my God is Yahweh.' The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It has been used as both a first name and a surname. Elliot has also been associated with various notable figures and characters in literature and media.
Trend Summary
Elliot has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eliot
- Eliott
International Variants
- Eliot (French)
- Elliott (English)
Famous people named Elliot
Elliot Alderson is a fictional character from the television series 'Mr. Robot,' known for his hacking skills and complex personality.
Elliot Page is a Canadian actor and producer, recognized for his roles in films such as 'Juno' and 'Inception.'.
Elliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent known for his efforts to enforce the Volstead Act and his battle against organized crime in Chicago.
Elliot Spitzer is a former Governor of New York, who gained national attention for his political career and subsequent scandal.
Fictional characters named Elliot
Elliot is a character in the animated series 'Open Season,' where he is a quirky and energetic squirrel.
Elliot is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' known for his role in various quests.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elliot was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elliot has ranked as high as #257 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Elliot has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elliot (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 245 | |
TX | 182 | |
NY | 146 | |
FL | 140 | |
OH | 126 | |
PA | 110 | |
IL | 90 | |
MI | 77 | |
MA | 64 | |
NC | 64 | |
TN | 62 | |
GA | 61 | |
WA | 60 | |
IN | 57 | |
MN | 56 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1884 | 6 |
1886 | 5 |
1888 | 8 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 10 |
1894 | 7 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 5 |
1898 | 12 |
1899 | 13 |
1900 | 9 |
1902 | 6 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 5 |
1907 | 8 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 17 |
1911 | 17 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 37 |
1914 | 52 |
1915 | 50 |
1916 | 62 |
1917 | 54 |
1918 | 68 |
1919 | 80 |
1920 | 77 |
1921 | 85 |
1922 | 64 |
1923 | 89 |
1924 | 118 |
1925 | 77 |
1926 | 90 |
1927 | 95 |
1928 | 81 |
1929 | 61 |
1930 | 74 |
1931 | 65 |
1932 | 81 |
1933 | 98 |
1934 | 79 |
1935 | 63 |
1936 | 81 |
1937 | 89 |
1938 | 82 |
1939 | 89 |
1940 | 89 |
1941 | 117 |
1942 | 130 |
1943 | 147 |
1944 | 127 |
1945 | 157 |
1946 | 190 |
1947 | 229 |
1948 | 260 |
1949 | 195 |
1950 | 194 |
1951 | 212 |
1952 | 209 |
1953 | 153 |
1954 | 161 |
1955 | 138 |
1956 | 142 |
1957 | 142 |
1958 | 136 |
1959 | 119 |
1960 | 156 |
1961 | 189 |
1962 | 157 |
1963 | 137 |
1964 | 131 |
1965 | 163 |
1966 | 124 |
1967 | 135 |
1968 | 137 |
1969 | 155 |
1970 | 147 |
1971 | 161 |
1972 | 153 |
1973 | 179 |
1974 | 213 |
1975 | 213 |
1976 | 216 |
1977 | 204 |
1978 | 217 |
1979 | 243 |
1980 | 273 |
1981 | 268 |
1982 | 403 |
1983 | 563 |
1984 | 452 |
1985 | 456 |
1986 | 388 |
1987 | 416 |
1988 | 498 |
1989 | 759 |
1990 | 632 |
1991 | 608 |
1992 | 562 |
1993 | 587 |
1994 | 524 |
1995 | 521 |
1996 | 458 |
1997 | 464 |
1998 | 482 |
1999 | 429 |
2000 | 503 |
2001 | 539 |
2002 | 569 |
2003 | 612 |
2004 | 666 |
2005 | 750 |
2006 | 812 |
2007 | 883 |
2008 | 1,004 |
2009 | 1,111 |
2010 | 1,080 |
2011 | 1,287 |
2012 | 1,502 |
2013 | 1,503 |
2014 | 1,772 |
2015 | 1,912 |
2016 | 2,242 |
2017 | 2,435 |
2018 | 2,375 |
2019 | 2,251 |
2020 | 2,318 |
2021 | 2,414 |
2022 | 2,532 |
2023 | 2,066 |
2024 | 2,370 |