Unisex · #9,521 in 2026

Eleven

Current Rank
#9,521
Peak Rank
#8,457 (2021)
Total Babies
69
5-Yr Trend
+1%
👧 Girl peak #8,457 (69 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,210 (36 total)
👧As Girl Name
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#8457
Peak Rank
69
Total Count
8
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2019
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#8210
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Eleven

As a girl name

Eleven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2017, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Elevens were born — ranking #8,457 that year. As of 2026, Eleven ranks #9,521 for girls with 10 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 69 Elevens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Eleven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2019, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 9 Elevens were born — ranking #8,210 that year. As of 2026, Eleven ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Elevens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Eleven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eleven is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Elevon
  • Alevin
  • Eleventh
  • Elevens
  • Oliven
  • Illision
  • Elision
  • Illusion
  • Elven
  • Elysian
  • Elusion
  • Sloven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleven

What does the name Eleven mean?
Eleven is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Eleven in 2026?
In 2026, Eleven ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Eleven most popular?
Eleven reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,457 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Eleven a unisex name?
Yes — Eleven is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 66% of Elevens assigned female and 34% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Eleven?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eleven include Harris, Olivet, Veralee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eleven

Eleven is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 69 births in the dataset. Eleven's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Eleven's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.