The nameElliott
Elliott is an English surname from a medieval form of Elijah. It is given to boys and sometimes girls.
- Boy's name
- English and Scottish
Meaning
Elliott comes from Elias, the medieval form of Elijah, "my God is Yahweh".
Origin
English and Scottish, from a surname.
History
Elliott, the boy hero of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), made the name familiar. In England and Wales it reached 71st place in 2015.
Did you know?
- The singer Elliott Smith was nominated for the Oscar for best song in 1998 for Miss Misery, from Good Will Hunting.
Famous people named Elliott
- Elliott Gould, actor
- Elliott Smith, singer
- Elliott Erwitt, photographer
Popularity of the name Elliott
Elliott in the United States
Elliott was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 21,566 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Elliott. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Elliott in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,767 births a year.
Elliott in the United Kingdom
Elliott was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,973 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Elliott. Half of all babies named Elliott in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 526 births a year on average, against 825 in the five years before.
Elliott in Ireland
Elliott in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elliott
Names from the same generation as Elliott, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott comes from Elias, the medieval form of Elijah, "my God is Yahweh".
What is the origin of the name Elliott?
English and Scottish, from a surname.
Is Elliott a girl's or a boy's name?
Elliott is a boy's name. In the United States, 11% of the babies named Elliott are girls.
How popular is the name Elliott?
In 2024, Elliott was the 162nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,219 births.
What are the variants of the name Elliott?
Variants and related names of Elliott include Elias, Élie and Elijah.
What are good sibling names for Elliott?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliza, Kinsley, Melody and Evie for a sister, Jameson, Everett, Weston and Greyson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Elliott?
Elliott Gould, actor; Elliott Smith, singer; Elliott Erwitt, photographer.