Elihu
Elihu is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is He.
Origin and history
Elihu is a classic Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'My God is He.' In the Old Testament, Elihu is one of the friends who speaks with Job. Though relatively rare in modern times, it has a long history of traditional use in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,236 babies in the United States have been named Elihu since 1880. It ranks #3462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53.3 %)
- CA (21.2 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- KY (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 154 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 92 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 157 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Elihu
- Elihu Root: Statesman, Diplomat
- Elihu Yale: Merchant, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- In the Book of Job, Elihu is the younger observer who enters the dialogue with Job and his three friends.
- Elihu Yale, a benefactor of Yale College, inspired the university's nickname, the Eli's.