Elyott
A masculine English name of uncertain derivation, possibly related to Eliot.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Elyott. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elyott today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elyott births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elyott. 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 Elyott with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elyott. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,617
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Elyott: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elyott 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 Elyott 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elyott
The name Elyott has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 7th century AD in the areas that are now England and parts of northern Europe. It is derived from the Old English words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "geat" meaning "gate" or "opening." The combination of these words suggests a meaning akin to "elf gate" or "elf opening," potentially referring to a gateway or portal to the realm of elves in ancient Germanic folklore.
While the name itself does not appear to be directly mentioned in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have roots in Germanic mythology and paganism. The concept of elves and their dwelling places was prevalent in the belief systems of ancient Germanic tribes, and this name may have been borne by individuals with a connection to such beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elyott can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. An individual named Elyott is listed as a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire, England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Elyott. In the 13th century, Elyott of Warwick (c. 1210 - 1275) was a prominent English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another notable figure was Elyott Mortimer (1390 - 1452), a Welsh nobleman and supporter of the House of York during the War of the Roses.
In the 16th century, Elyott Grenville (1515 - 1581) was an English politician and courtier who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions under Queen Elizabeth I. During the same period, Elyott Walwyn (1542 - 1610) was an English theologian and author known for his writings on religious reform.
More recently, in the 19th century, Elyott Ryder (1811 - 1892) was a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the Royal Academy and exhibited his works extensively throughout his career.
People
Elyott + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elyott 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
Elyott: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elyott?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elyott 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Elyott a common name?
We classify Elyott as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elyott most popular?
The single biggest year for Elyott was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elyott is about 11 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 Elyott in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elyott a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elyott 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 Elyott still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elyott 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 Elyott 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 are named Elyott?
Want to know how many Americans are named Elyott? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.