Eliel
From Hebrew אֱלִיאֵל ('ĕlī'ēl, “El is my lord”).
Every Eliel since 1975 — 4,931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliel
Eliel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #586 in 2025 with 503 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 4,931 American babies have been named Eliel. Its peak came in 2025, when 503 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 Eliel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 503 | #586 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,514 | 489 | #584 |
| 2023 | — | — | 292 | #834 |
| 2022 | — | — | 306 | #814 |
| 2021 | — | — | 275 | #854 |
| 2020 | — | — | 325 | #746 |
| 2019 | — | — | 400 | #662 |
| 2018 | — | — | 170 | #1,136 |
| 2017 | — | — | 116 | #1,461 |
| 2016 | — | — | 126 | #1,393 |
| 2015 | — | — | 121 | #1,420 |
| 2014 | — | — | 128 | #1,346 |
| 2013 | — | — | 132 | #1,309 |
| 2012 | — | — | 125 | #1,355 |
| 2011 | — | — | 128 | #1,328 |
| 2010 | — | — | 112 | #1,463 |
| 2009 | — | — | 106 | #1,549 |
| 2008 | — | — | 138 | #1,267 |
| 2007 | — | — | 150 | #1,180 |
| 2006 | — | — | 158 | #1,108 |
| 2005 | — | — | 145 | #1,129 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77 | #1,678 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42 | #2,486 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38 | #2,569 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33 | #2,824 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,234 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,920 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,204 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,873 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,691 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,722 |
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Famous people named Eliel
- Eliel Saarinen Architect · 1873–1950
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliel mean?
From Hebrew אֱלִיאֵל ('ĕlī'ēl, “El is my lord”).
How popular is the name Eliel in 2025?
Eliel ranked #586 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 503 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliel?
4,931 babies have been named Eliel in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliel most popular?
Eliel peaked in 2025, when 503 newborns received the name.
Is Eliel a boy or girl name?
Eliel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliel rising or falling?
Eliel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eliel?
Well-known people named Eliel include Eliel Saarinen (architect).