Eliab
Every Eliab since 1989 — 945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliab
Eliab is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,491 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 945 American babies have been named Eliab. Its peak came in 2022, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eliab stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,491 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,452 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,230 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1,723 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,328 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,560 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,908 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,520 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,025 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2,668 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,254 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,396 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,781 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,400 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,136 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,565 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,156 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,129 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,686 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,035 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,660 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,324 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,353 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,496 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,209 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,644 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,237 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliab in 2025?
Eliab ranked #2,491 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliab?
945 babies have been named Eliab in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliab most popular?
Eliab peaked in 2022, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Eliab a boy or girl name?
Eliab is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliab rising or falling?
Eliab is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.