Is Elliott a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Elliott is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Elliott?

It’s currently ranked #158 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Elliott?

EL-ee-ott · IPA: /ˈɛl.i.ət/

Elliott Unisex

Popularity: #158 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-ee-ott / ˈɛl.i.ət

English; Hebrew

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Elliott is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, which means 'my God is Yahweh.' The name became popular in England during the Middle Ages. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. Elliott has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Elliott has experienced a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Eliot
Eliott

International Variants

Eliot (French)
Elías (Spanish)
Eli (Hebrew)

Famous people named Elliott

Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and unique sound.

Elliott Gould is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'MAS*H' and 'Ocean's Eleven.'.

Elliott Wave is a theory in technical analysis developed by Ralph Nelson Elliott, used to analyze financial markets.

Elliott Sadler is a former professional stock car racing driver known for his success in NASCAR.

Fictional characters named Elliott

Elliott is a character in the film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' where he befriends an alien.

Elliott Alderson is the main character in the television series 'Mr. Robot,' a cybersecurity engineer and hacker.

Sibling Suggestions

Ethan Elijah Emma Ella Evelyn Elias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elliott was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elliott has ranked as high as #276 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Elliott has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elliott (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	194	9%
CA	155	7%
OH	125	6%
FL	117	5%
PA	103	5%
NC	98	5%
WA	94	4%
NY	93	4%
IL	87	4%
VA	85	4%
MI	82	4%
TN	71	3%
IN	67	3%
GA	61	3%
MO	59	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	21
1881	22
1882	21
1883	26
1884	22
1885	13
1886	22
1887	13
1888	26
1889	11
1890	24
1891	21
1892	29
1893	17
1894	21
1895	31
1896	25
1897	23
1898	32
1899	18
1900	33
1901	17
1902	29
1903	28
1904	27
1905	32
1906	25
1907	22
1908	46
1909	46
1910	44
1911	56
1912	85
1913	111
1914	129
1915	172
1916	158
1917	152
1918	151
1919	171
1920	180
1921	233
1922	205
1923	185
1924	194
1925	189
1926	209
1927	206
1928	169
1929	177
1930	177
1931	148
1932	148
1933	196
1934	200
1935	191
1936	154
1937	154
1938	175
1939	197
1940	197
1941	193
1942	252
1943	235
1944	215
1945	310
1946	272
1947	349
1948	343
1949	292
1950	250
1951	259
1952	237
1953	250
1954	258
1955	222
1956	251
1957	218
1958	202
1959	235
1960	275
1961	311
1962	260
1963	255
1964	215
1965	255
1966	229
1967	197
1968	213
1969	232
1970	236
1971	262
1972	200
1973	232
1974	217
1975	214
1976	227
1977	270
1978	233
1979	296
1980	333
1981	293
1982	468
1983	583
1984	529
1985	461
1986	453
1987	444
1988	531
1989	669
1990	672
1991	571
1992	576
1993	585
1994	478
1995	433
1996	417
1997	404
1998	430
1999	382
2000	405
2001	391
2002	417
2003	477
2004	566
2005	658
2006	773
2007	793
2008	795
2009	895
2010	1,014
2011	1,068
2012	1,265
2013	1,480
2014	1,595
2015	1,875
2016	2,094
2017	2,438
2018	2,308
2019	2,451
2020	2,364
2021	2,277
2022	2,230
2023	2,162
2024	2,219