Elet
A Hebrew name meaning "God has promised or vowed".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elet today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elet births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elet. 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 Elet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,071
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Elet: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elet 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 Elet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elet
The given name Elet is of Hungarian origin and has its roots in the ancient Magyar language. It is believed to have derived from the Old Hungarian word "elety," which translates to "life" or "alive." The name gained popularity during the early medieval period, particularly in the regions now known as Hungary and parts of modern-day Romania.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elet can be found in the Gesta Hungarorum, a historical chronicle written in the 12th century by an anonymous author. This text mentions an individual named Elet, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Geza I of Hungary, who ruled from 1074 to 1077.
In the 13th century, a renowned Hungarian scholar and philosopher named Elet of Buda made significant contributions to the field of natural sciences. He is credited with authoring several treatises on astronomy and physics, which were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.
During the 15th century, Elet Dragffy was a notable military commander who served under the legendary Hungarian king, Matthias Corvinus. Dragffy played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against Ottoman invasions and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen.
In the realm of literature, Elet Kálmán was a prominent Hungarian poet and playwright who lived in the 19th century. His works, which explored themes of love, nationalism, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influenced generations of writers in his home country.
Another notable figure was Elet Kosztolányi, a 20th-century Hungarian writer and poet who is regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of his time. His novels, short stories, and poems were celebrated for their innovative style and profound insights into the human psyche.
While the name Elet may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Hungarian cultural heritage, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to the country's literary, philosophical, and military traditions.
People
Elet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elet 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
Elet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elet 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 Elet a common name?
We classify Elet 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 Elet most popular?
The single biggest year for Elet was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elet is about 11 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 Elet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elet 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 Elet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elet 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 Elet 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 called Elet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.