Total births
475
Boys' name · since 1990
Ellias
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 475 babies named Ellias, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3574
- among boys today
- 475
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Ellias currently ranks #3574 among boys' names in America, with 475 babies recorded since 1990.
Ellias has 475 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3574 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #3574 among boys today
- 475 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ellias is currently the #3574 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 475 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3574
- among boys today
- 475
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Ellias vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3574
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Ellias was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
36 babies were named Ellias in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ellias compares
475 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Ellias's all-time total is 29% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ellias | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 475 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ellias's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ellias splits its recorded history at 2010: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ellias at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,574
Active since
1990
Ellias popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Ellias by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ellias's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Ellias births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 171 births (36% of all-time use).
Ellias by state
Where Ellias concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
Florida share of Ellias's total US births 2.1%
Even split
10 of 475 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ellias? ▼
Ellias has been given to 475 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3574 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Ellias most popular? ▼
Ellias was most popular in the 2010s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ellias most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ellias are Florida (10 births), Texas (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Ellias been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ellias since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ellias? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elliott, Elliot, Ellis, Ellsworth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ellias's data
- Ellias's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Elliass (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Ellias
Nearby Names Like Ellias
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ellias
Elliott Boy
#162 62,551 births
Elliot Boy
#150 58,592 births
Ellis Boy
#273 50,403 births
Ellsworth Boy
#12356 7,337 births
Ellison Boy
#2060 2,963 births
Compare Ellias side by side: Ellias vs Elliott Ellias vs Elliot Ellias vs Ellis
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1990–2025 (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. "Ellias: #3574 Boys' Name - 475 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ellias. 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 Ellias 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 July 2026.