Boy · #7,522 in 2026

Eliu

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

Current Rank

#7,522

Peak Rank

#3,304 (2005)

Total Babies

543

5-Yr Trend

-7%

1962

First Year

2026

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#3304

Peak Rank

543

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eliu

Eliu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 19 Elius were born — ranking #4,463 that year. As of 2026, Eliu ranks #7,522 for baby boys with 8 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 543 Elius have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eliu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eliu 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 Eliu

What does the name Eliu mean?

Eliu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eliu in 2026?

In 2026, Eliu ranks #7,522 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Eliu most popular?

Eliu reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #3,304 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eliu most popular?

Eliu has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eliu.

Is Eliu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eliu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eliu include Johne, Robart, Gerri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eliu

Eliu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 543 births in the dataset. Eliu's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #3,304. Use the chart and map above to compare Eliu'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.