Eliud
Every Eliud since 1931 — 1,593 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eliud
Eliud is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,265 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 1,593 American babies have been named Eliud. Its peak came in 2000, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Eliud stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eliud year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,232 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,491 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,751 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,404 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,116 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,815 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,334 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,026 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,256 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,481 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,996 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,133 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,719 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,260 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,949 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,941 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,043 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,723 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,967 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,803 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,654 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,825 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,264 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,463 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,271 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,260 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,565 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,801 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,133 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,855 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,775 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,019 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,368 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Eliud
- Eliud Kipchoge Athlete · b. 1984
- Eliud Williams Politician · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eliud in 2025?
Eliud ranked #5,265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eliud?
1,593 babies have been named Eliud in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eliud most popular?
Eliud peaked in 2000, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Eliud a boy or girl name?
Eliud is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eliud rising or falling?
Eliud has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Eliud?
Well-known people named Eliud include Eliud Kipchoge (athlete), Eliud Williams (politician).