Ellioth
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "God is good".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ellioth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ellioth today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellioth births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellioth. 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 Ellioth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#9,982
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Ellioth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellioth 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 Ellioth 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellioth
The name Ellioth is of uncertain origin, with several potential linguistic roots and spellings throughout history. One theory suggests it derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." Another possibility links it to the Old English name Ælliað, a contracted form of Æðelgeoð, meaning "noble gift."
In ancient texts, a similar spelling, Ellioth, appears in the Aramaic inscriptions of the 6th century BCE, carved into the walls of the ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. However, the context and meaning of this inscription remain unclear.
The earliest recorded example of the name Ellioth dates back to the 11th century CE, when it was used by a French nobleman, Ellioth de Montfort (1020-1089), who fought in the Norman conquest of England. Another notable bearer was the Italian philosopher and theologian Ellioth da Todi (1235-1298), a leading figure in the Franciscan intellectual tradition.
In the 15th century, Ellioth Lyte (1420-1484) was a respected English botanist and herbalist, renowned for his contributions to the study of medicinal plants. A century later, the Dutch explorer Ellioth van Riebeeck (1576-1638) played a pivotal role in establishing the Dutch Cape Colony in South Africa.
During the Renaissance, the name gained popularity among artists and intellectuals, including the Italian painter Ellioth Reni (1592-1642), known for his religious works and mythological scenes. In the 18th century, Ellioth Smith (1671-1756) was a prominent British mathematician and physicist, recognized for his work on optics and the nature of light.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Ellioth, spanning various cultures, professions, and eras. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its enduring presence throughout history highlights its unique and intriguing linguistic roots.
People
Ellioth + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ellioth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellioth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellioth 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ellioth a common name?
We classify Ellioth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellioth most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellioth was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellioth is about 8 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 Ellioth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellioth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellioth 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 Ellioth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellioth 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 Ellioth 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 Ellioth?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Ellioth on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.