Eliot
Eliot is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Eliot is a surname-derived masculine given name that originated as a medieval diminutive of Elias, which stems from the Hebrew Elijah. Historically prominent in British and American literature, it offers a polished alternative to the traditional spelling Elliott. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,892 babies in the United States have been named Eliot since 1880. It ranks #1364 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1157.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.5 %)
- CA (19 %)
- MA (11.7 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 141 |
| 1940-1950 | 285 |
| 1950-1960 | 528 |
| 1960-1970 | 581 |
| 1970-1980 | 504 |
| 1980-1990 | 754 |
| 1990-2000 | 807 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,243 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,847 |
| 2020-2029 | 853 |
Famous people named Eliot
- Eliot Ness: Law Enforcement Agent
- Eliot Spitzer: Politician, Lawyer
- Eliot Engel: Politician
Nicknames
Eli, El
Fun facts
- The name arose in medieval England as a diminutive form of Elye or Elias.
- Associated with notable literary figures, including novelist George Eliot and poet T.S. Eliot.