Elois
Elois is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Healthy or wide; famous warrior.
Origin and history
Elois is a variant of Eloise or Héloïse, ultimately derived from Germanic roots associated with health or fame. Historically used in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century, it is now an extremely rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,642 babies in the United States have been named Elois since 1880. It ranks #3434 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (22.1 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- AL (14.8 %)
- GA (13.3 %)
- LA (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 280 |
| 1920-1930 | 622 |
| 1930-1940 | 637 |
| 1940-1950 | 536 |
| 1950-1960 | 390 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Lois
Fun facts
- Elois saw most of its recorded U.S. births in the early to mid-20th century before declining significantly.
- It developed as a simplified English spelling variation of the traditional French name Héloïse.