Ilias
Every Ilias since 1975 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ilias
Ilias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,316 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,019 American babies have been named Ilias. Its peak came in 2024, when 66 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 Ilias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ilias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,316 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,196 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,661 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,132 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,264 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2,997 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,639 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,366 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,772 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,319 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,731 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,256 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,820 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,195 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,388 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,843 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,672 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,837 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,255 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,193 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,570 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,560 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,716 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,769 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,115 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,106 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1975 | 5 | #5,814 |
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Famous people named Ilias
- Ilias Tsirimokos Politician · 1907–1968
- Ilias Iliadis Wrestler · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ilias in 2025?
Ilias ranked #2,316 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ilias?
1,019 babies have been named Ilias in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ilias most popular?
Ilias peaked in 2024, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Ilias a boy or girl name?
Ilias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ilias rising or falling?
Ilias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ilias?
Well-known people named Ilias include Ilias Tsirimokos (politician), Ilias Iliadis (wrestler).