Elodia
A feminine name derived from the Old Greek name "Heloïs," meaning "sun ray."
Name Census estimates that about 835 living Americans carry the first name Elodia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elodia today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elodia births was 1927 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elodia. 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
835
~ 1 in 410,484 Americans
Peak year
1927
48 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
2020 SSA rank
#15,795
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Elodia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elodia from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 311 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elodia 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 Elodia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elodias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New Mexico recorded the most babies named Elodia, while New Mexico, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 361 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elodia
The name Elodia has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "elodia," which means "marsh flower." This connection to nature and flora suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals born in marshy regions or during the spring season when such flowers bloom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elodia dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was mentioned in a Greek play written by the renowned playwright Menander. This suggests that the name was already in use during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization.
In later centuries, the name Elodia appeared in various historical records and texts, including those of the Byzantine Empire. A notable figure bearing this name was Elodia of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century AD and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
During the Middle Ages, the name Elodia found its way into several European languages, including French and Italian, where it was spelled as "Élodie" and "Elodia," respectively. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Élodie de Vergy, a French noblewoman from the 13th century who was the subject of a famous medieval romance.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Elodia continued to be used, particularly in Italy. One notable figure was Elodia Trissino, an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century and was known for her contributions to the literary world.
In more recent times, the name Elodia has been less common, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. These include Elodia Espinoza, a Mexican artist and painter from the 20th century, and Elodia Rimathe, a German-born opera singer who performed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout its long history, the name Elodia has maintained its connection to nature and beauty, reflecting its origins as a name derived from the Greek word for "marsh flower." Its use across various cultures and time periods has contributed to its enduring legacy as a name with rich historical significance.
People
Elodia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elodia 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
Elodia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elodia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 835 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elodia 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 410,484 US residents.
Is Elodia a common name?
We classify Elodia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,804 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elodia most popular?
The single biggest year for Elodia was 1927, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elodia is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elodia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elodia 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.
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.