Eliu
Every Eliu since 1962 — 537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliu
Eliu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,826 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 537 American babies have been named Eliu. Its peak came in 2005, when 19 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 Eliu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,520 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,033 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,402 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,113 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,678 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,042 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,958 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,986 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,307 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,314 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,038 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,558 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,130 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,731 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,063 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,520 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,243 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,066 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,835 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,602 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,645 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,621 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,774 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,831 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,925 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,059 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,968 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliu in 2025?
Eliu ranked #7,826 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliu?
537 babies have been named Eliu in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliu most popular?
Eliu peaked in 2005, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Eliu a boy or girl name?
Eliu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliu rising or falling?
Eliu has been roughly stable over the past decade.