Eloy Boy

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LOY /eˈlɔi/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'the chosen one'; Latin: 'to be healthy'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eloy has its roots in the Latin name "Eligius," derived from the verb "eligere," meaning "to choose" or "to elect." This name was adopted into Old French as "Eloi," which eventually made its way into English. The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, particularly as the influence of the Roman Empire waned and the vernacular languages began to flourish in Europe.

The name Eloy was introduced into English-speaking contexts primarily through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English culture. A significant historical milestone associated with the name Eloy is Saint Eligius, a 7th-century bishop of Noyon in France, who is venerated as the patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers.

His life and deeds were recorded in various hagiographies, and he became a popular figure in medieval Christianity. The cult of Saint Eligius spread throughout Europe, particularly in France and the Low Countries, leading to the name Eloy being used in honor of the saint.

The name appears in various forms in different languages, reflecting its widespread adoption across regions influenced by Christianity. Culturally, the name Eloy carries connotations of choice and selection, reflecting its etymological roots.

It has been associated with craftsmanship and artistry due to the legacy of Saint Eligius, who was known for his exceptional skills in metalwork. This connection has contributed to the name's resonance in communities that value craftsmanship and artisanal traditions.

In some contexts, the diminutive form "Eli" may also be encountered, although it is more commonly associated with other names. Overall, Eloy embodies a rich historical and cultural tapestry, linking linguistic heritage with religious significance.

Famous people named Eloy

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

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Eloy Jimenez is a professional baseball player best known for playing with the Chicago White Sox and being a top prospect in minor league baseball.

Eloy de Jong is a singer best known for being a member of the boy band 3JS and for his solo music career.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

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

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eloy was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Eloy has ranked as high as #2339 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eloy 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 Eloy 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 Eloy.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 41 41
2024 49 49
2023 40 40
2022 39 39
2021 48 48
2020 48 48
2019 49 49
2018 52 52
2017 55 55
2016 43 43
2015 49 49
2014 56 56
2013 53 53
2012 54 54
2011 56 56
2010 57 57
2009 58 58
2008 72 72
2007 77 77
2006 69 69
2005 85 85
2004 104 104
2003 75 75
2002 92 92
2001 105 105
2000 85 85
1999 102 102
1998 102 102
1997 93 93
1996 97 97
1995 116 116
1994 102 102
1993 118 118
1992 104 104
1991 104 104
1990 79 79
1989 80 80
1988 84 84
1987 82 82
1986 90 90
1985 92 92
1984 102 102
1983 82 82
1982 103 103
1981 105 105
1980 90 90
1979 111 111
1978 95 95
1977 101 101
1976 99 99
1975 109 109
1974 100 100
1973 105 105
1972 90 90
1971 109 109
1970 101 101
1969 95 95
1968 76 76
1967 91 91
1966 93 93
1965 95 95
1964 85 85
1963 86 86
1962 110 110
1961 86 86
1960 112 112
1959 99 99
1958 106 106
1957 101 101
1956 96 96
1955 80 80
1954 71 71
1953 85 85
1952 87 87
1951 94 94
1950 77 77
1949 81 81
1948 85 85
1947 84 84
1946 86 86
1945 72 72
1944 54 54
1943 71 71
1942 55 55
1941 50 50
1940 60 60
1939 50 50
1938 46 46
1937 47 47
1936 50 50
1935 53 53
1934 65 65
1933 61 61
1932 49 49
1931 56 56
1930 56 56
1929 55 55
1928 51 51
1927 57 57
1926 35 35
1925 46 46
1924 58 58
1923 43 43
1922 51 51
1921 49 49
1920 54 54
1919 34 34
1918 28 28
1917 27 27
1916 19 19
1915 28 28
1914 22 22
1913 14 14
1912 17 17
1911 8 8
1909 9 9
1908 6 6

Top States for Eloy (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 11
41%
TX 11
41%
NY 5
19%