Elliott Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
89% Masculine / 11% Feminine
Meaning:
Elliott means 'My God is Yahweh' and is associated with strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Elliott
Elliott is a variant of the name Elias, which has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. The name Elliott gained popularity in medieval England and Scotland. It is often associated with strength, power, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Elliott
The popularity for the name Elliott peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 2,450 births, which ranked number 279 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Elliott had the most female births in 2019 with 673, which ranked number 462 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 2,450, which ranked number 160 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elliott has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,500 births to 2,682 births, an increase of 78.80%. Among males, Elliott has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,264 births to 2,214 births, an increase of 75.16%. Among females, Elliott has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 236 births to 468 births, an increase of 98.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elliott
- 20 Year Trend of Elliott: 498.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Elliott: 78.80%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elliott: 75.16%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elliott: 98.31%
Popularity of Elliott by State
For males, Elliott was most popular in Midwestern states with 560 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 235 male births. Among females, Elliott was most popular in Southeastern states with 141 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 55 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elliott. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 | 169 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 30 | 185 | 12 | 403 |
| AR | 17 | 211 | 8 | 372 |
| AZ | 42 | 200 | 6 | 920 |
| CA | 204 | 202 | 26 | 1078 |
| CO | 47 | 139 | 11 | 469 |
| CT | 20 | 175 | < 5 | N/A |
| DE | 6 | 174 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 113 | 186 | 12 | 1177 |
| GA | 58 | 216 | 25 | 436 |
| IA | 33 | 118 | 8 | 391 |
| ID | 14 | 164 | 7 | 270 |
| IL | 78 | 168 | 16 | 630 |
| IN | 72 | 122 | 10 | 620 |
| KS | 26 | 143 | 6 | 513 |
| KY | 31 | 164 | 9 | 465 |
| LA | 30 | 184 | 12 | 405 |
| MA | 40 | 165 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 44 | 149 | 8 | 645 |
| ME | 16 | 80 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 89 | 123 | 15 | 552 |
| MN | 41 | 155 | 12 | 437 |
| MO | 40 | 189 | 12 | 461 |
| MS | 12 | 269 | 8 | 356 |
| MT | 6 | 196 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 86 | 144 | 18 | 556 |
| ND | 6 | 197 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 16 | 162 | < 5 | N/A |
| NH | 13 | 107 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 27 | 321 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 11 | 171 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 13 | 238 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 85 | 229 | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | 111 | 123 | 23 | 462 |
| OK | 23 | 203 | 12 | 313 |
| OR | 34 | 119 | 11 | 300 |
| PA | 103 | 132 | 16 | 636 |
| RI | 8 | 140 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 34 | 156 | 11 | 433 |
| SD | 9 | 139 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 73 | 127 | 18 | 416 |
| TX | 235 | 176 | 55 | 604 |
| UT | 24 | 220 | 6 | 602 |
| VA | 54 | 160 | 8 | 851 |
| VT | 6 | 84 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 67 | 122 | 22 | 321 |
| WI | 39 | 159 | 6 | 712 |
| WV | 10 | 205 | < 5 | N/A |
| WY | 5 | 99 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elliott
- Total Births of Elliott: 2842 (5.98%)
- Male Births of Elliott: 2342 (5.77%)
- Female Births of Elliott: 501 (7.09%)
Given the upward trend of Elliott over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.98% increase in total births, for a total of 2,842 births in 2024. Male births for Elliott have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 2,342 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.77%. For Females, births for Elliott have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 501 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.09%.