Elias
Peaked at #25 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elias has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Elias — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4397
in 1933
Current rank
#12489
in 2024
Years tracked
34
1930–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1930, Elias reached its peak popularity for girls in 1933, ranking #4397 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17308 (2014) to #12489 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Elias ranks #12489 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,489 | 7 |
| 2023 | #12,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | #8,160 | 13 |
| 2021 | #9,143 | 11 |
| 2020 | #12,508 | 7 |
| 2019 | #12,832 | 7 |
| 2018 | #10,807 | 9 |
| 2016 | #14,861 | 6 |
Elias — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#25
in 2024
Current rank
#25
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Elias reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #25 nationally with 7,653 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #103 (2014) to #25 (2024) — a 76% improvement.
As of 2024, Elias ranks #25 nationally for boys, with 7,653 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #25 | 7,653 |
| 2023 | #36 | 7,003 |
| 2022 | #43 | 6,728 |
| 2021 | #48 | 6,349 |
| 2020 | #54 | 5,990 |
| 2019 | #60 | 5,720 |
| 2018 | #67 | 5,348 |
| 2017 | #78 | 4,931 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elias most popular?
Elias was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #25 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elias becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elias?
At least 120,601 babies have been recorded with the name Elias in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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