Boy · #3,944 in 2026

Elihue

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

Current Rank

#3,944

Peak Rank

#2,059 (1921)

Total Babies

208

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1958

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2059

Peak Rank

208

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elihue

Elihue first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 16 Elihues were born — ranking #2,059 that year. As of 2026, Elihue ranks #3,944 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 208 Elihues have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elihue

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elihue

What does the name Elihue mean?

Elihue is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elihue in 2026?

In 2026, Elihue ranks #3,944 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elihue most popular?

Elihue reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,059 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Elihue a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elihue?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elihue include Claudia, Hersel, Hanford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elihue

Elihue is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 208 births in the dataset. Elihue's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,059. Use the chart and map above to compare Elihue'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.