Name Legacy

Eli

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Eli was most popular in 2012, when 8,110 American babies were given the name — ranking #61 that year. In 2025 it ranked #177, with 3,453 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 154,512 people named Eli.

Most popular in2012
Rank that year#61
Births that year8,110
Total since 1880154,512

Eli over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Eli’s peak in 2012. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "ascent, height"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org