Is Eli a popular name?

Eli reached a best rank of #61 in 2012 and has charted in 11 years.

Where does Eli rank now?

Eli does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #61 (2012) · ranked in 11 years

Eli climbed onto the charts in 2010 and stayed listed for 11 years, topping out at #61 in 2012.

It eased from #91 in 2010 to #96 in 2020.

As of the latest count (2025), Eli has fallen out of the top ranks.

8,110 newborns received the name Eli in 2012, its peak year.

Eli was most popular around 2012, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

If Eli is on your shortlist, Emma, Ethan, Elijah are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Eli a popular name?: Eli reached a best rank of #61 in 2012 and has charted in 11 years.
Where does Eli rank now?: Eli does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Eli a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Eli most popular?: Eli peaked around 2012.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)