Elliot Unisex

Popularity: #150 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: Hebrew; English

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elliot 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 as well. The name made its way into Old French as Élie, which was then anglicized to Elliot in Middle English.

The transition into English occurred around the 12th century, influenced by the Norman Conquest, which brought many Old French names into the English language. The spelling variations, including Elliott, emerged later, reflecting different regional pronunciations and preferences.

Historically, the name Elliot has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most significant is the biblical prophet Elijah, whose story is recounted in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.

His narrative, particularly in the context of the King James Bible published in 1611, has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian tradition. Additionally, the name has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint Elias, who is venerated in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions.

Culturally, the name Elliot has been linked to themes of strength and divine connection, resonating with its original meaning. It has appeared in various literary works and historical texts, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.

The name's adaptability has allowed it to maintain relevance across different eras, with diminutive forms like Eli emerging in various contexts. The name's historical significance and linguistic journey reflect a rich tapestry of cultural and religious influences that have shaped its identity over centuries.

Famous people named Elliot

In this section, you will find notable people named Elliot. 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 Elliot who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Elliot Page is an actor and producer best known for Juno, The Umbrella Academy, and Inception.

Elliot Alderson is a fictional character in the television series Mr. Robot, known for his hacking skills and mental health struggles.

Fictional characters named Elliot

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Elliot Alderson is a fictional character from the TV series Mr. Robot. He is a cybersecurity engineer and hacker who struggles with mental health issues while trying to take down a corrupt corporation.

Sibling suggestions

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

EthanElijahEmmaEllaEvelynElias

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elliot. 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.

ElliottElianEmmettEliElmerEmoryEwanEamon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elliot was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Elliot has ranked as high as #251 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elliot 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 Elliot 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 Elliot.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,658 2,417 241
2024 2,655 2,376 279
2023 2,365 2,066 299
2022 2,892 2,532 360
2021 2,785 2,416 369
2020 2,830 2,319 511
2019 2,764 2,253 511
2018 2,846 2,375 471
2017 2,932 2,437 495
2016 2,716 2,242 474
2015 2,362 1,912 450
2014 2,139 1,772 367
2013 1,813 1,503 310
2012 1,812 1,502 310
2011 1,585 1,287 298
2010 1,292 1,080 212
2009 1,283 1,111 172
2008 1,189 1,004 185
2007 1,036 883 153
2006 912 812 100
2005 850 750 100
2004 748 666 82
2003 661 612 49
2002 598 569 29
2001 550 539 11
2000 519 503 16
1999 439 429 10
1998 492 482 10
1997 479 464 15
1996 469 458 11
1995 534 521 13
1994 533 525 8
1993 599 587 12
1992 575 562 13
1991 617 608 9
1990 640 632 8
1989 766 759 7
1988 510 498 12
1987 424 415 9
1986 388 388 0
1985 458 453 5
1984 452 452 0
1983 563 563 0
1982 410 403 7
1981 268 268 0
1980 273 273 0
1979 242 242 0
1978 217 217 0
1977 204 204 0
1976 215 215 0
1975 213 213 0
1974 213 213 0
1973 179 179 0
1972 153 153 0
1971 161 161 0
1970 147 147 0
1969 154 154 0
1968 138 138 0
1967 135 135 0
1966 124 124 0
1965 162 162 0
1964 131 131 0
1963 137 137 0
1962 156 156 0
1961 194 189 5
1960 156 156 0
1959 119 119 0
1958 136 136 0
1957 142 142 0
1956 142 142 0
1955 138 138 0
1954 161 161 0
1953 153 153 0
1952 209 209 0
1951 212 212 0
1950 194 194 0
1949 195 195 0
1948 260 260 0
1947 229 229 0
1946 190 190 0
1945 157 157 0
1944 127 127 0
1943 147 147 0
1942 130 130 0
1941 117 117 0
1940 89 89 0
1939 89 89 0
1938 82 82 0
1937 89 89 0
1936 81 81 0
1935 63 63 0
1934 79 79 0
1933 98 98 0
1932 81 81 0
1931 65 65 0
1930 74 74 0
1929 61 61 0
1928 81 81 0
1927 95 95 0
1926 90 90 0
1925 77 77 0
1924 118 118 0
1923 89 89 0
1922 64 64 0
1921 85 85 0
1920 77 77 0
1919 80 80 0
1918 68 68 0
1917 54 54 0
1916 62 62 0
1915 50 50 0
1914 52 52 0
1913 37 37 0
1912 16 16 0
1911 17 17 0
1910 17 17 0
1909 8 8 0
1907 8 8 0
1906 5 5 0
1905 10 10 0
1904 9 9 0
1903 7 7 0
1902 6 6 0
1900 9 9 0
1899 13 13 0
1898 12 12 0
1896 5 5 0
1895 7 7 0
1894 7 7 0
1892 10 10 0
1891 8 8 0
1888 8 8 0
1886 5 5 0
1884 6 6 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Elliot (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 268
10%
TX 214
8%
FL 147
6%
NY 146
6%
OH 136
5%
PA 119
5%
IL 105
4%
MI 85
3%
TN 74
3%
GA 71
3%
NC 70
3%
MA 69
3%
WA 67
3%
MO 64
2%
IN 63
2%
MN 63
2%
NJ 58
2%
VA 55
2%
WI 48
2%
AZ 48
2%
LA 46
2%
CT 41
2%
CO 38
1%
KY 37
1%
OK 37
1%
IA 36
1%
MD 36
1%
SC 34
1%
UT 33
1%
OR 29
1%
AL 27
1%
MS 24
1%
AR 23
1%
KS 18
1%
NE 16
1%
NH 16
1%
ND 15
1%
RI 15
1%
WV 15
1%
MT 14
1%
ID 13
1%
SD 12
0%
NV 11
0%
ME 10
0%
VT 9
0%
NM 9
0%
AK 8
0%
WY 6
0%