Elliot
Elliot is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elliot is a traditional English name derived as a diminutive of Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Originally used as a surname and a masculine given name, it has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent decades. It carries a classic, scholarly charm and works well across various age groups.
Popularity in the United States
58,592 babies in the United States have been named Elliot since 1880. It ranks #454 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #156.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.6 %)
- CA (11 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 453 |
| 1920-1930 | 837 |
| 1930-1940 | 801 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,641 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,606 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,482 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,944 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,472 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,268 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,449 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,363 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,126 |
Famous people named Elliot
- Elliot Page: Actor, Producer
- Elliot Richardson: Politician, Lawyer
Nicknames
Eli, El
Fun facts
- Elliot originated as a medieval diminutive of the name Elias before developing into a common Scottish and English surname.
- The name gained massive pop-culture visibility through the protagonist in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.