Elias Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationee-LIE-us / iˈlaɪəsHebrew; Greek; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: 'Yahweh is my God'; Greek: 'the Lord is my God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Elias is a variant of the name Elijah, which has significant roots in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious figures. It gained popularity in Christian contexts due to its biblical connections. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Elias has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elijah
- Elia
- Eli
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Eliáš (Czech)
- Eliasz (Polish)
- Eli (Hebrew)
Famous people named Elias
Elias Canetti was a Bulgarian-born novelist and playwright who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1981.
Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Thin Red Line' and 'Shutter Island'.
Elias Pettersson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.
Elias M. Ammar is a notable Lebanese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Fictional characters named Elias
Elias Thorn is a character in the video game series 'The Last of Us', known for his complex backstory.
Elias the Prophet appears in various adaptations of biblical stories, often depicted as a messenger of God.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elias was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elias has ranked as high as #35 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Elias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elias (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 1,150 | |
CA | 1,145 | |
FL | 491 | |
NY | 367 | |
NC | 268 | |
AZ | 241 | |
IL | 239 | |
GA | 207 | |
OH | 205 | |
PA | 204 | |
WA | 189 | |
VA | 188 | |
IN | 184 | |
MI | 167 | |
MA | 157 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 65 |
1881 | 41 |
1882 | 57 |
1883 | 44 |
1884 | 48 |
1885 | 60 |
1886 | 41 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 36 |
1890 | 36 |
1891 | 24 |
1892 | 38 |
1893 | 35 |
1894 | 36 |
1895 | 29 |
1896 | 28 |
1897 | 24 |
1898 | 32 |
1899 | 20 |
1900 | 23 |
1901 | 17 |
1902 | 21 |
1903 | 20 |
1904 | 26 |
1905 | 29 |
1906 | 18 |
1907 | 32 |
1908 | 40 |
1909 | 28 |
1910 | 34 |
1911 | 45 |
1912 | 97 |
1913 | 117 |
1914 | 111 |
1915 | 114 |
1916 | 163 |
1917 | 154 |
1918 | 141 |
1919 | 168 |
1920 | 168 |
1921 | 150 |
1922 | 162 |
1923 | 162 |
1924 | 180 |
1925 | 193 |
1926 | 207 |
1927 | 185 |
1928 | 181 |
1929 | 178 |
1930 | 172 |
1931 | 149 |
1932 | 145 |
1933 | 141 |
1934 | 128 |
1935 | 130 |
1936 | 116 |
1937 | 112 |
1938 | 124 |
1939 | 138 |
1940 | 103 |
1941 | 138 |
1942 | 111 |
1943 | 108 |
1944 | 118 |
1945 | 130 |
1946 | 101 |
1947 | 140 |
1948 | 133 |
1949 | 145 |
1950 | 163 |
1951 | 157 |
1952 | 164 |
1953 | 160 |
1954 | 165 |
1955 | 144 |
1956 | 146 |
1957 | 143 |
1958 | 151 |
1959 | 155 |
1960 | 170 |
1961 | 190 |
1962 | 176 |
1963 | 187 |
1964 | 182 |
1965 | 169 |
1966 | 170 |
1967 | 161 |
1968 | 165 |
1969 | 204 |
1970 | 226 |
1971 | 222 |
1972 | 254 |
1973 | 233 |
1974 | 310 |
1975 | 307 |
1976 | 311 |
1977 | 366 |
1978 | 357 |
1979 | 375 |
1980 | 385 |
1981 | 396 |
1982 | 405 |
1983 | 392 |
1984 | 350 |
1985 | 428 |
1986 | 422 |
1987 | 512 |
1988 | 548 |
1989 | 643 |
1990 | 666 |
1991 | 707 |
1992 | 698 |
1993 | 771 |
1994 | 812 |
1995 | 889 |
1996 | 919 |
1997 | 1,034 |
1998 | 1,140 |
1999 | 1,220 |
2000 | 1,403 |
2001 | 1,518 |
2002 | 1,575 |
2003 | 1,711 |
2004 | 1,760 |
2005 | 2,116 |
2006 | 2,163 |
2007 | 2,362 |
2008 | 2,522 |
2009 | 2,486 |
2010 | 2,829 |
2011 | 2,993 |
2012 | 3,228 |
2013 | 3,498 |
2014 | 3,781 |
2015 | 4,099 |
2016 | 4,486 |
2017 | 4,931 |
2018 | 5,348 |
2019 | 5,720 |
2020 | 5,990 |
2021 | 6,349 |
2022 | 6,728 |
2023 | 7,003 |
2024 | 7,653 |