Eles
A short form of the feminine name Eleanor, meaning shining light.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Eles. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eles today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eles births was 1922 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eles. 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 Eles. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#4,492
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Eles: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eles 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 Eles during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eles
The name Eles has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "helios," which means "sun." This connection to the sun suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of light, warmth, and vitality.
In ancient Greek mythology, Helios was the personification of the sun and was revered as one of the most important deities. The name Eles may have been used as a tribute to this powerful god or as a way to invoke his blessings upon the bearer.
The earliest known record of the name Eles can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BCE. One notable individual with this name was Eles of Argos, a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Eles was Eles of Chios, a Greek historian who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is known for his work on the history of the island of Chios, which unfortunately has been lost to time.
In the realm of literature, the name Eles appears in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who composed odes and victory songs in the 5th century BCE. One of his poems mentions a character named Eles, although little is known about the specific details of this reference.
Moving forward in time, the name Eles was also borne by Eles of Cyzicus, a Greek medical writer who lived in the 2nd century CE. He authored several treatises on medicine and anatomy, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in the ancient world.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Eles was Eles of Tralles, a Greek architect and engineer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the construction of the Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic and impressive architectural marvels of the Byzantine era.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Eles, which has been present across various eras and disciplines, from philosophy and literature to medicine and architecture. While its usage may have waned over time, the name continues to carry the legacy of its ancient Greek origins and associations with the sun and light.
People
Eles + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eles as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eles: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eles?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eles 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 - US residents.
Is Eles a common name?
We classify Eles as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eles most popular?
The single biggest year for Eles was 1922, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eles is about 0 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 Eles in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eles a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eles 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 Eles still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eles 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 Eles 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 have Eles as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Eles on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.