Elliott
English surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, Old French form of Elias or Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh".
Every Elliott since 1880 — 70,719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elliott
Elliott is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #160 in 2025 with 2,287 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 70,719 American babies have been named Elliott — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 3,126 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 Elliott stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elliott 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 | 489 | #599 | 2,287 | #160 |
| 2024 | 488 | #612 | 2,224 | #163 |
| 2023 | 446 | #659 | 2,164 | #168 |
| 2022 | 472 | #625 | 2,233 | #168 |
| 2021 | 550 | #557 | 2,278 | #169 |
| 2020 | 631 | #486 | 2,365 | #158 |
| 2019 | 673 | #464 | 2,453 | #161 |
| 2018 | 584 | #538 | 2,308 | #168 |
| 2017 | 582 | #532 | 2,438 | #160 |
| 2016 | 472 | #634 | 2,094 | #192 |
| 2015 | 426 | #672 | 1,875 | #212 |
| 2014 | 333 | #832 | 1,595 | #233 |
| 2013 | 283 | #903 | 1,480 | #244 |
| 2012 | 236 | #1,065 | 1,266 | #277 |
| 2011 | 202 | #1,190 | 1,069 | #305 |
| 2010 | 188 | #1,269 | 1,014 | #315 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1,386 | 895 | #349 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,577 | 795 | #385 |
| 2007 | 116 | #1,831 | 793 | #383 |
| 2006 | 84 | #2,275 | 773 | #387 |
| 2005 | 93 | #2,019 | 658 | #413 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,599 | 566 | #458 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,589 | 477 | #511 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,098 | 417 | #537 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,884 | 391 | #548 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,186 | 405 | #539 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,763 | 433 | #495 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,581 | 672 | #358 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,158 | 461 | #389 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,845 | 333 | #462 |
| 1975 | — | — | 214 | #550 |
| 1970 | — | — | 236 | #526 |
| 1965 | — | — | 255 | #484 |
| 1960 | — | — | 275 | #478 |
| 1955 | — | — | 221 | #496 |
| 1950 | — | — | 250 | #425 |
| 1945 | — | — | 310 | #340 |
| 1940 | — | — | 197 | #411 |
| 1935 | — | — | 191 | #396 |
| 1930 | — | — | 177 | #443 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,196 | 189 | #437 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,197 | 180 | #453 |
| 1915 | — | — | 172 | #411 |
| 1910 | — | — | 44 | #397 |
| 1905 | — | — | 32 | #365 |
| 1900 | — | — | 33 | #386 |
| 1895 | — | — | 31 | #332 |
| 1890 | — | — | 24 | #360 |
| 1885 | — | — | 13 | #525 |
| 1880 | — | — | 21 | #375 |
Famous people named Elliott
- Elliott Gould Actor · b. 1938
- Elliott Erwitt Photographer · b. 1928
- Elliott Carter Composer · 1908–2012
- Elliott Abrams Politician · b. 1948
- Elliott Smith Musician · 1969–2003
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliott mean?
English surname derived from a Middle English diminutive of Elie, Old French form of Elias or Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh".
How popular is the name Elliott in 2025?
Elliott ranked #160 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,287 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elliott?
70,719 babies have been named Elliott in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elliott most popular?
Elliott peaked in 2019, when 3,126 newborns received the name.
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is used for both: about 12% of babies named Elliott have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Elliott rising or falling?
Elliott is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elliott?
Well-known people named Elliott include Elliott Gould (actor), Elliott Erwitt (photographer), Elliott Carter (composer).