How old is someone named Elliot?
The average Elliot is 18 years old.
Half of all living Elliots are between 6 and 25.
When was Elliot popular?
Most of the Elliots in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2017 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 62 | 0 |
| 1910s | 453 | 0 |
| 1920s | 837 | 0 |
| 1930s | 801 | 100 |
| 1940s | 1,641 | 740 |
| 1950s | 1,606 | 1,000 |
| 1960s | 1,487 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 1,944 | 1,800 |
| 1980s | 4,512 | 4,200 |
| 1990s | 5,377 | 5,200 |
| 2000s | 8,346 | 8,200 |
| 2010s | 22,261 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 16,185 | 16,000 |
How many Elliots are still alive?
About 61,000 Elliots are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 66,000 babies named Elliot since 1880.
Nearly every Elliot ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Elliot?
More than half of living Elliots are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Elliot an old name?
Not really. Elliot is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Elliot will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Elliot a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 89% of living Elliots are men, and 12% are women.
The women average 10 and the men 19.
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Elliot's name twin is Prince. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Prince's age curve is the closest match to Elliot's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Elliot
How old is the average Elliot?
The average Elliot in the US is 18 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elliot?
About 61,000 Elliots are alive in the US today, out of roughly 66,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Elliot most popular?
In 2017, when about 2,900 baby boys were named Elliot.
Is Elliot a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Elliots are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this