Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Eli
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2012
Peak era
2012
Peak births
8,079
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Eli
How many people are named Eli?
An estimated 142,138 living Americans are named Eli.
How rare is Eli?
Eli is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,418 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 57.7% from its 2012 peak.
How old is the typical Eli?
The median age of a living American named Eli is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 19 years old.
Is Eli still popular?
Somewhat. Eli has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 3,418 births in 2025.
Where is Eli most common?
Eli has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 3.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20122025
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
57.7%
2025
3,418
All-time
153,495