Elios
A Greek name meaning "sun" or "sun god".
Name Census estimates that about 67 living Americans carry the first name Elios. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elios today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elios births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elios. 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 Elios with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elios. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
67
~ 1 in 5,115,736 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,590
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Elios: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elios 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 61 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
Elios 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 Elios during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elios
The name Elios has its origins in Greek culture and language, stemming from the word "Helios," which translates to "sun." This name holds deep connections to the ancient Greek mythology, where Helios was personified as the god of the sun, associated with light, warmth, and life-giving energy.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to ancient Greek texts, where Helios was depicted as a powerful deity who rode a golden chariot across the sky, bringing daylight to the world. In Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Helios played a crucial role, often invoked for his ability to witness all events unfolding on Earth from his celestial vantage point.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elios or its variants. One of the earliest recorded figures was Elios of Pergamon, a Greek historian who lived in the 3rd century BC and authored works on the history of Pergamon, an ancient Greek city in present-day Turkey.
In the realm of philosophy, Elios Aristides, also known as Aelius Aristides, was a renowned Greek orator and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. His eloquent speeches and writings on various subjects, including the power of rhetoric, have left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of antiquity.
During the Byzantine era, Elios Patricius, a high-ranking military commander and diplomat, played a significant role in the 6th century AD. He served under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties and diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.
In the field of literature, Elios Venezis, a Greek writer and poet born in 1904, is celebrated for his works that capture the essence of life on the Greek islands. His novel "Aeolian Earth" is considered a masterpiece of modern Greek literature, depicting the struggles and resilience of islanders during turbulent times.
Another notable figure is Elios Demetriou-Kuprevic, a Cypriot painter and sculptor born in 1953. His works, which often incorporate elements of Greek mythology and symbolism, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, showcasing his unique artistic vision and technical mastery.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Elios throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this ancient Greek name.
People
Elios + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elios 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
Elios: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elios?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 67 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elios 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 5,115,736 US residents.
Is Elios a common name?
We classify Elios as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 67 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elios most popular?
The single biggest year for Elios was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elios is about 4 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 Elios in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elios a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elios 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 Elios still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elios 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 Elios 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 Americans are named Elios?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.