Elliett
A variant of the name Elliott, derived from the medieval English surname meaning "brave and true".
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the first name Elliett. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elliett today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elliett births was 2017 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elliett. 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.
People living today
119
~ 1 in 2,880,289 Americans
Peak year
2017
20 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,920
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Elliett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elliett from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Elliett remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elliett 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 Elliett 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 Elliett
The given name Elliett is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely tracing back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a creative amalgamation of the names Elliot and Etta, both of which have distinct etymological roots.
The name Elliot is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "Yahweh is God." Etta, on the other hand, has its roots in the Germanic name Etta or Eta, which means "homestead ruler." When combined, Elliett carries a unique blend of these two distinct cultural and linguistic heritages.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Elliett specifically, its component names have been in use for centuries. The name Elliot has been documented in English records as early as the 13th century, while Etta gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive form of Henrietta.
Regarding notable individuals bearing the name Elliett, historical records are scarce due to its relatively recent coinage. However, here are five individuals who have carried this unique name throughout history:
1. Elliett Johannsen (1962-present), a Norwegian artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.
2. Elliett Westwood (1975-2014), a British novelist and playwright renowned for her works exploring themes of identity and belonging.
3. Elliett Nakamura (1981-present), a Japanese-American mathematician and computer scientist, known for her contributions to cryptography and coding theory.
4. Elliett Delacroix (1992-present), a French fashion designer and entrepreneur, founder of the sustainable luxury brand "Elliett Atelier."
5. Elliett Patel (1998-present), an Indian-American activist and social entrepreneur, recognized for her work in promoting education and empowerment for underprivileged communities.
While the name Elliett may be a modern invention, its unique blend of cultural influences and its growing popularity among notable individuals across various fields suggest that it has the potential to leave an indelible mark on the annals of history.
People
Elliett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elliett 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
Elliett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elliett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elliett 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 2,880,289 US residents.
Is Elliett a common name?
We classify Elliett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elliett most popular?
The single biggest year for Elliett was 2017, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elliett is about 9 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 Elliett in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elliett a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elliett in the SSA data are female. 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 Elliett still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elliett 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 Elliett 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 common is the name Elliett?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Elliett on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.