Eli
5 countries#104 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eli was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
154,512 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #104 · peaked in 2012 with 8,110 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,028 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #137 · peaked in 2017 with 693 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,982 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #105 · peaked in 2016 with 625 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,758 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #440 · peaked in 2020 with 152 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, La Réunion, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
537 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #90 · peaked in 2017 with 49 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
509 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #190 · peaked in 2019 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eli’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #136 | — |
| 2007 | #129 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #99 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #90 | ↑9 |
| 2010 | #65 | ↑25 |
| 2011 | #58 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #43 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #43 | — |
| 2014 | #49 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #53 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #50 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #54 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #57 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #62 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #60 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #64 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #69 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #79 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #92 | ↓13 |
| 2025 | #104 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Eli
Is Eli a popular name?
Yes — Eli currently ranks #104 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eli more common for boys or girls?
Eli is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eli most popular?
Eli peaked in 2012 in United States, with 8,110 recorded births that year.
Is Eli rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eli’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #177 in 1880 to #104 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eli?
At least 164,298 babies have been recorded with the name Eli across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Eli popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eli appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eli?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eli include Parker, Colton, Amir, Dominic.
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