Eliano
An Italian masculine name derived from the word "elios" meaning sun.
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Eliano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eliano today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliano births was 2024 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliano. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eliano with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
2024
42 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,955
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Eliano: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eliano from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 101 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliano 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 Eliano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elianos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliano
The given name Eliano has its origins traced back to the Latin language. It is a derivative of the Roman name Aelianus, which itself is derived from the Latin adjective "Aelius," meaning "sun-like" or "brilliant." The name gained popularity during the Roman era and was commonly used within the Roman Empire.
During ancient times, Eliano was a relatively common name among Roman citizens, particularly those of higher social status or nobility. It is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Aelianus, who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
Eliano also appears in various historical records and texts from the medieval period. One notable figure bearing this name was Eliano di Corbetta, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century. His most famous work is the frescoes adorning the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio in Milan, Italy.
Another notable individual with the name Eliano was Eliano Gonzaga, an Italian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He served as the Governor of Milan and played a crucial role in the Italian Wars between France and the Holy Roman Empire.
In the realm of literature, Eliano Blanchart was a Spanish writer and poet from the 17th century. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Moving forward in history, Eliano Giuseppe Arrigoni was an Italian sculptor from the 18th century. He was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures, many of which can be found in churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Eliano Iannucci, an Italian composer from the 19th century, is another notable figure with this name. He composed numerous operas and instrumental works, contributing significantly to the Italian classical music tradition.
People
Eliano + last name combinations
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FAQ
Eliano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliano 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 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Eliano a common name?
We classify Eliano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 132 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliano most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliano was 2024, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliano is about 5 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 Eliano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eliano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliano 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 Eliano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eliano 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 Eliano 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 Eliano?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.