Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Elius

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#6,694 (2021)

Total Babies

110

5-Yr Trend

-12%

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6694

Peak Rank

110

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elius

Elius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Eliuss were born — ranking #6,694 that year. As of 2026, Elius ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 110 Eliuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Elius

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

Ileus
Alias
Allais
Las
Elias
Peleus
Ilias
Elsass
Aelia
Elvis
Ellis
Ls

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elius

What does the name Elius mean?

Elius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elius in 2026?

In 2026, Elius ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Elius most popular?

Elius reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,694 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Elius a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elius include Wills, Ayo, Careem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elius

Elius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 110 births in the dataset. Elius's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,694. Use the chart and map above to compare Elius'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.