Boy · #3,385 in 2026

Eley

Name: Popularity of the name Eley in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eley, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,385

Peak Rank

#3,385 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1926

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3385

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eley

Eley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 7 Eleys were born — ranking #3,385 that year. As of 2026, Eley ranks #3,385 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Eleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Eley

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

Eely
Ealey
Eli
Ely
Isla
Ila
Eloy
Eala
Alley
Ali
Ellie
Allie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eley

What does the name Eley mean?

Eley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eley in 2026?

In 2026, Eley ranks #3,385 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Eley most popular?

Eley reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,385 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Eley a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eley is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eley include Holsey, Bunnie, Thelton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eley

Eley is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Eley's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Eley'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.