Elefterios
Of Greek origin, meaning "free" or "liberator".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elefterios. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elefterios today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elefterios births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elefterios. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elefterios. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,803
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Elefterios: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elefterios by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elefterios during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elefterios
The given name Elefterios has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "eleutheros," which means "free" or "unrestrained." The name is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine era, when Greece was part of the Byzantine Empire.
The earliest known reference to the name Elefterios can be found in ancient Greek texts and manuscripts dating back to the 5th century AD. These texts often mentioned individuals with this name, suggesting that it was relatively common during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Elefterios was a Byzantine monk and theologian who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the development of Orthodox Christian theology.
In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Elefterios Tornikes, a prominent Byzantine statesman and intellectual. He served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court and was renowned for his diplomatic skills and literary works.
During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century, the name Elefterios gained further significance. Several notable Greek revolutionaries and leaders bore this name, including Elefterios Venizelos, who was born in 1864 and served as the Prime Minister of Greece multiple times between 1910 and 1933. He was a prominent statesman and played a crucial role in the country's political and territorial affairs.
Another notable figure with the name Elefterios was Elefterios Kalogeras, a Greek jurist and politician who lived from 1878 to 1959. He served as the President of the Hellenic State during a critical period in Greek history, from 1922 to 1924.
In more recent times, Elefterios Giannopoulos, a Greek actor and comedian born in 1952, has gained widespread recognition for his performances in numerous films and television shows, further popularizing the name in contemporary Greek culture.
Throughout its history, the name Elefterios has been closely associated with ideals of freedom, independence, and national pride in Greek culture. It has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, religion, and the arts.
People
Elefterios + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elefterios as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elefterios: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elefterios?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elefterios going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Elefterios a common name?
We classify Elefterios as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elefterios most popular?
The single biggest year for Elefterios was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elefterios is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elefterios in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elefterios a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elefterios in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elefterios still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elefterios in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elefterios can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Elefterios?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.