Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Elihu
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1928
Peak births
26
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Elihu
How many people are named Elihu?
An estimated 683 living Americans are named Elihu.
How rare is Elihu?
Elihu is very rare among babies today, with 14 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 46.2% from its 1928 peak.
How old is the typical Elihu?
The median age of a living American named Elihu is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 37 years old.
Is Elihu still popular?
Yes. Elihu is holding steady, with 14 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1880Peak 19282025
Peak year
1928
Decline from peak
46.2%
2025
14
All-time
1,236