Eligh
Every Eligh since 1906 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eligh
Eligh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,048 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 1,019 American babies have been named Eligh. Its peak came in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Eligh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eligh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,048 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,518 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,635 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,401 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,515 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,145 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,317 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,263 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2,367 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2,310 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,274 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,518 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,751 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,124 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,364 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,533 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,892 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,098 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,768 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,158 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,976 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,755 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,620 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,818 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,382 |
| 1925 | 9 | #2,994 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,293 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,686 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eligh in 2025?
Eligh ranked #11,048 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eligh?
1,019 babies have been named Eligh in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eligh most popular?
Eligh peaked in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Eligh a boy or girl name?
Eligh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eligh rising or falling?
Eligh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.