Elliot
Elliot is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elliot is derived from the medieval name Elias, originating from the Hebrew name Elijah. Historically used primarily as a masculine name, it has gained steady popularity for girls in the United States in recent decades. It carries a modern, unisex appeal with a classic phonetic structure.
Popularity in the United States
7,008 babies in the United States have been named Elliot since 1880. It ranks #2020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #774.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 897 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,898 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,059 |
Famous people named Elliot
- Elliot Page: Actor, Producer
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elly
Fun facts
- Elliot originated as a patronymic surname derived from medieval diminutives of Elias.
- Though traditionally masculine, Elliot has seen a noticeable rise as a given name for girls in the 21st century.