Eloy
Every Eloy since 1908 — 8,325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eloy
Eloy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,010 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 8,325 American babies have been named Eloy. Its peak came in 1993, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Eloy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eloy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,010 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,679 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,072 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,114 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,662 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,630 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,633 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,481 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,357 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,537 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,324 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,373 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,366 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2,293 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,268 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,263 |
| 2008 | 72 | #1,971 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1,867 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1,951 |
| 2005 | 85 | #1,605 |
| 2004 | 104 | #1,379 |
| 2003 | 75 | #1,657 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,417 |
| 2001 | 105 | #1,269 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,450 |
| 1995 | 116 | #1,036 |
| 1990 | 79 | #1,243 |
| 1985 | 92 | #953 |
| 1980 | 90 | #947 |
| 1975 | 109 | #796 |
| 1970 | 101 | #806 |
| 1965 | 95 | #759 |
| 1960 | 112 | #728 |
| 1955 | 80 | #821 |
| 1950 | 77 | #779 |
| 1945 | 72 | #722 |
| 1940 | 60 | #803 |
| 1935 | 53 | #863 |
| 1930 | 56 | #886 |
| 1925 | 46 | #1,014 |
| 1920 | 54 | #942 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,246 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Eloy
- Eloy Alfaro Politician · 1842–1912
- Eloy Olaya Soccer player · b. 1964
- Eloy Room Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eloy in 2025?
Eloy ranked #3,010 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eloy?
8,325 babies have been named Eloy in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eloy most popular?
Eloy peaked in 1993, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Eloy a boy or girl name?
Eloy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eloy rising or falling?
Eloy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Eloy?
Well-known people named Eloy include Eloy Alfaro (politician), Eloy Olaya (soccer player), Eloy Room (soccer player).