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How Many People Are Named Eli?
Estimated people named Eli living in the U.S. today
140,082
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 150,972
- Peak year: 2012 (8,107 births)
- Estimated living today: 140,082
Eli by age group — who carries the name today?
Eli popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Eli
Eli has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 150,972 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 140,082 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,440 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Elis you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Eli in the US?
An estimated 140,082 people named Eli are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Eli uncommon — about 1 in 2,440 Americans.
Is Eli a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Eli is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Eli most popular?
Eli peaked in 2012, when 8,107 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Eli?
Eli ranks #378 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).