Elliott Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elliott is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elliott?
Elliott is spelled E-L-L-I-O-T-T. The name has 7 letters.
Elliott at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Elliott is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “Yahweh is my God.”
- Origin
- Elliott is commonly associated with English and Scottish usage, deriving from the Hebrew name Elijah through Old French forms.
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-uht · 3 syllables
Elliott Popularity in 2025
Rank#599
Recorded Births489
Rank#160
Recorded Births2,287
- Girls usage rose 13 places to #599 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2 places to #160 and recorded 63 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elliott Mean?
Elliott is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “Yahweh is my God.”
Origin: Elliott is commonly associated with English and Scottish usage, deriving from the Hebrew name Elijah through Old French forms.
How Do You Pronounce Elliott?
PronunciationEL-ee-uht
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elliott?
- History
- Elliott has been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries, with usage documented since the Middle Ages.
Elliott Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 489 | #599 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,287 | #160 |
| 2024 | Girls | 488 | #612 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,224 | #162 |
| 2023 | Girls | 446 | #659 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,164 | #167 |
| 2022 | Girls | 472 | #625 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,233 | #168 |
| 2021 | Girls | 550 | #557 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,278 | #169 |
| 2020 | Girls | 631 | #486 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,365 | #158 |
| 2019 | Girls | 673 | #463 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,453 | #161 |
| 2018 | Girls | 584 | #538 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,308 | #168 |
| 2017 | Girls | 582 | #532 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,438 | #160 |
| 2016 | Girls | 472 | #634 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,094 | #192 |
| 2015 | Girls | 426 | #672 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,875 | #212 |
| 2014 | Girls | 333 | #831 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,595 | #233 |
When Was Elliott Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
2,453 recorded births
National rank #161
2017 · Boys
2,438 recorded births
National rank #160
2020 · Boys
2,365 recorded births
National rank #158
2018 · Boys
2,308 recorded births
National rank #168
Where Elliott Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #82 | 10 |
| WA | #84 | 88 |
| MT | #85 | 14 |
| OR | #104 | 37 |
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| IN | #112 | 70 |
| MI | #114 | 86 |
| DE | #114 | 9 |