Elie
Variously a form of Elijah used in Romanian, French, and some other languages, or short for names like Eliezer.
Every Elie since 1880 — 3,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elie
Elie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,535 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,405 American babies have been named Elie — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,633 | 32 | #3,535 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,537 | 37 | #3,235 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,360 | 38 | #3,192 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,799 | 41 | #3,021 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,366 | 26 | #4,046 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,666 | 32 | #3,443 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,855 | 27 | #3,922 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,769 | 35 | #3,260 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,961 | 37 | #3,142 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,356 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,521 | 35 | #3,255 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,182 | 45 | #2,677 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,317 | 51 | #2,435 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,916 | 43 | #2,786 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,651 | 50 | #2,483 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,454 | 46 | #2,651 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,891 | 56 | #2,330 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,236 | 47 | #2,642 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,638 | 45 | #2,694 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,981 | 45 | #2,631 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,059 | 26 | #3,647 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,182 | 48 | #2,357 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,705 | 37 | #2,690 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,607 | 28 | #3,208 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,448 | 30 | #3,010 |
| 2000 | — | — | 45 | #2,204 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,415 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,329 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,879 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,301 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,390 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,924 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,648 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #1,992 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,245 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,163 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,928 |
| 1935 | — | — | 18 | #1,676 |
| 1930 | — | — | 23 | #1,543 |
| 1925 | — | — | 31 | #1,310 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,518 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,349 |
| 1910 | — | — | 9 | #1,140 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #757 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #561 |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #706 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #766 |
| 1885 | — | — | 7 | #784 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #949 |
Famous people named Elie
- Elie Wiesel Writer · 1928–2016
- Elie Hobeika Politician · 1956–2002
- Elie Saab Politician · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elie mean?
Variously a form of Elijah used in Romanian, French, and some other languages, or short for names like Eliezer.
How popular is the name Elie in 2025?
Elie ranked #3,535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elie?
3,405 babies have been named Elie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elie most popular?
Elie peaked in 2009, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Elie a boy or girl name?
Elie is used for both: about 11% of babies named Elie have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Elie rising or falling?
Elie has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Elie?
Well-known people named Elie include Elie Wiesel (writer), Elie Hobeika (politician), Elie Saab (politician).