Total births
1,593
Boys' name · since 1931
Eliud
Eliud has 1,593 recorded births since 1931 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4226
- among boys today
- 1,593
- born since 1931
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Eliud is the #4226 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,593 recorded since 1931.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eliud has been recorded 1,593 times among boys since 1931, currently ranked #4226 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 2025.
- #4226 among boys today
- 1,593 born since 1931
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eliud is currently the #4226 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 1,593 born since 1931, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4226
- among boys today
- 1,593
- born since 1931
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Eliud vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4226
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Eliud was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
43 babies were named Eliud in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Eliud compares
1,593 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eliud's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eliud | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,593 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eliud's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eliud's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eliud at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#4,226
Active since
1931
Eliud popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Eliud by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Eliud's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Eliud births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 42
1950s
42 births
- 1960s 97
1960s
97 births
- 1970s
1970s
152 births
- 1980s
1980s
166 births
- 1990s
1990s
284 births
- 2000s
2000s
366 births
- 2010s
2010s
315 births
- 2020s
2020s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 366 births (23% of all-time use).
How Eliud compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eliud's total volume
Eliud vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eliud by state
Where Eliud concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 726 | 45.6% |
| #2 | California | | 69 | 4.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 35 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 7 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Eliud's total US births 45.6%
Even split
726 of 1,593 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eliud? ▼
Eliud has been given to 1,593 babies in the U.S. since 1931, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4226 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Eliud most popular? ▼
Eliud was most popular in the 2000s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Eliud most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eliud are Texas (726 births), California (69 births), New York (35 births).
How long has the name Eliud been used? ▼
Records for Eliud go back to 1931, giving 95 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Eliud? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elijah, Eli, Elias, Elisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eliud's data
- Eliud's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (366 total births) through the 2020s (155) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Eliuds (726 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eliud
Nearby Names Like Eliud
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eliud
Elijah Boy
#8 380,611 births
Eli Boy
#92 153,495 births
Elias Boy
#25 129,263 births
Elisha Boy
#846 15,668 births
Elian Boy
#237 15,268 births
Compare Eliud side by side: Eliud vs Elijah Eliud vs Eli Eliud vs Elias
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eliud
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1931–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eliud: #4226 Boys' Name - 1,593 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eliud. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eliud draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.