Elli
Every Elli since 1955 — 2,798 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elli
Elli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,966 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,798 American babies have been named Elli. Its peak came in 2014, when 121 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 Elli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elli 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 | 56 | #2,966 | — | — |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,946 | — | — |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,565 | — | — |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,870 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,687 | — | — |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,448 | — | — |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,439 | — | — |
| 2018 | 83 | #2,226 | — | — |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,554 | 6 | #11,164 |
| 2016 | 96 | #2,057 | 7 | #9,959 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,042 | 5 | #12,616 |
| 2014 | 121 | #1,732 | — | — |
| 2013 | 94 | #2,053 | — | — |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,839 | 7 | #10,025 |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,074 | — | — |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,824 | — | — |
| 2009 | 103 | #2,006 | — | — |
| 2008 | 104 | #2,013 | — | — |
| 2007 | 81 | #2,354 | — | — |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,054 | — | — |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,093 | — | — |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,761 | — | — |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,953 | — | — |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,871 | — | — |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,669 | 5 | #11,087 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,716 | — | — |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,110 | — | — |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,921 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,124 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,949 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,651 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,330 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,378 | — | — |
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Famous people named Elli
- Elli Avram Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elli in 2025?
Elli ranked #2,966 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elli?
2,798 babies have been named Elli in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elli most popular?
Elli peaked in 2014, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Elli a boy or girl name?
Elli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elli rising or falling?
Elli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elli?
Well-known people named Elli include Elli Avram (actor).