Elliott
Elliott is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Elliott originated as an English surname derived from a diminutive of Elijah, a biblical Hebrew name. It gained widespread popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it is commonly given to boys in the United States and maintains a steadily rising profile.
Popularity in the United States
62,551 babies in the United States have been named Elliott since 1880. It ranks #436 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #164.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 197 |
| 1890-1900 | 241 |
| 1900-1910 | 305 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,229 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,947 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,740 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,658 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,382 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,442 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,387 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,762 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,948 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,170 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,592 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,551 |
Famous people named Elliott
- Elliott Gould: Actor
- Elliott Smith: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Eli
Fun facts
- Elliott was originally used primarily as an English and Scottish family name before transitioning into a popular given name.
- The name featured prominently as the lead character in Steven Spielberg's iconic 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.