Elier
Every Elier since 1986 — 537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elier
Elier is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,264 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 537 American babies have been named Elier. Its peak came in 2009, when 28 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 Elier stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elier year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,264 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,106 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,252 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,750 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,614 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,588 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,900 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,448 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,641 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,206 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,086 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,730 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,736 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,268 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,318 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,751 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,586 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,041 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,710 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,369 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,652 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,384 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,563 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,600 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,657 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,275 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elier in 2025?
Elier ranked #5,264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elier?
537 babies have been named Elier in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elier most popular?
Elier peaked in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Elier a boy or girl name?
Elier is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elier rising or falling?
Elier is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.