Elroi
One who sees God, a Hebrew origin name meaning "God of vision".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Elroi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Elroi today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elroi births was 2024 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elroi. 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 Elroi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2024
41 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,817
Tracked since 2013
Gender
Gender distribution for Elroi
Elroi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 151 total registrations, 106 (70.2%) were male and 45 (29.8%) were female.
Elroi as a male name
- Ranked #3,817 in 2024
- 29 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (29 births)
Elroi as a female name
- Ranked #8,569 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (12 births)
Popularity
Elroi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elroi 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 113 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
Elroi 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 Elroi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elrois live
Origin
Meaning and history of Elroi
The given name Elroi has its origins rooted in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It derives from the Hebrew phrase "El Ro'i," which translates to "God who sees me" or "The Lord is my Shepherd." This name holds deep religious significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elroi appears in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as a name given by Hagar, the Egyptian handmaid of Sarah, to God after an encounter in the desert. This biblical reference solidifies the name's connection to the Abrahamic faiths and their sacred texts.
Throughout history, the name Elroi has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have carried this unique moniker. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Elroi ben Abba, a Jewish scholar and Talmudic authority who lived in the 3rd century CE in the Land of Israel.
In the 12th century, Elroi ben Shem Tov was a prominent Jewish philosopher and commentator on the works of Maimonides, born in Spain. His contributions to the study of Jewish philosophy and religious texts have left a lasting impact.
During the Renaissance period, Elroi Gallipapa was an Italian painter and architect who lived in the late 15th century. He is known for his frescoes and architectural works in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Elroi Philpot was an American abolitionist and minister who actively campaigned against slavery and advocated for the rights of African Americans. He was born in 1819 and played a significant role in the abolitionist movement.
In more recent times, Elroi Fletcher was a renowned British composer and conductor who lived from 1904 to 1975. He is celebrated for his contributions to classical music, particularly his orchestral works and film scores.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Elroi throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and time periods. While not a widely popular name, Elroi holds a unique and meaningful connection to its Hebrew roots and religious significance.
People
Elroi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elroi 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
Elroi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elroi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elroi 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Elroi a common name?
We classify Elroi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elroi most popular?
The single biggest year for Elroi was 2024, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elroi 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 Elroi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elroi a male name?
Yes, 70.2% of people registered as Elroi 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 Elroi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elroi 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 Elroi 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 have the name Elroi?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Elroi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.