Elie
Elie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God.
Origin and history
Elie is a given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used as a short form or variant of Eliezer or Eliyahu (Elijah). It gained international recognition through notable figures like author Elie Wiesel. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,015 babies in the United States have been named Elie since 1880. It ranks #2349 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.5 %)
- CA (18.4 %)
- LA (15.5 %)
- FL (14.7 %)
- MS (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 226 |
| 1920-1930 | 284 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 292 |
| 2000-2010 | 407 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Famous people named Elie
- Elie Wiesel: Writer, Activist
- Elie Saab: Fashion Designer
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized globally due to Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel.
- It shares its core linguistic root with names like Eli, Elijah, and Eliezer.