gender neutral
Elias
Yahweh is God, the Lord is my God
About Elias
Timeless elegance meets contemporary appeal in this wonderfully balanced choice that's been beloved across centuries and cultures. The smooth vowel flow creates a melodic quality that's both sophisticated and approachable, making it easy for people of all ages to embrace. This name offers the rare combination of being instantly recognizable yet not overly common, providing your son with a distinct identity without isolation. The three-syllable rhythm gives it a completeness and substance that shorter names sometimes lack. It transitions seamlessly from nursery to boardroom, never feeling out of place at any life stage. The international recognition means your son can travel anywhere and have his name pronounced correctly. Parents drawn to this choice often appreciate classic literature, timeless values, and names that carry depth without pretension. It's a selection that honors the past while fitting perfectly into present and future.
Popularity of the Name Elias
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #189 | ||||
| 1881 | #243 | ||||
| 1882 | #217 | ||||
| 1883 | #240 | ||||
| 1884 | #248 | ||||
| 1885 | #204 | ||||
| 1886 | #265 | ||||
| 1887 | #281 | ||||
| 1888 | #378 | ||||
| 1889 | #281 | ||||
| 1890 | #289 | ||||
| 1891 | #351 | ||||
| 1892 | #299 | ||||
| 1893 | #293 | ||||
| 1894 | #291 | ||||
| 1895 | #341 | ||||
| 1896 | #364 | ||||
| 1897 | #386 | ||||
| 1898 | #339 | ||||
| 1899 | #416 | ||||
| 1900 | #480 | ||||
| 1901 | #475 | ||||
| 1902 | #464 | ||||
| 1903 | #475 | ||||
| 1904 | #411 | ||||
| 1905 | #395 | ||||
| 1906 | #553 | ||||
| 1907 | #397 | ||||
| 1908 | #361 | ||||
| 1909 | #489 | ||||
| 1910 | #474 | ||||
| 1911 | #432 | ||||
| 1912 | #390 | ||||
| 1913 | #394 | ||||
| 1914 | #454 | ||||
| 1915 | #520 | ||||
| 1916 | #439 | ||||
| 1917 | #455 | ||||
| 1918 | #502 | ||||
| 1919 | #452 | ||||
| 1920 | #470 | ||||
| 1921 | #505 | ||||
| 1922 | #483 | ||||
| 1923 | #478 | ||||
| 1924 | #457 | ||||
| 1925 | #428 | ||||
| 1926 | #421 | ||||
| 1927 | #449 | ||||
| 1928 | #446 | ||||
| 1929 | #444 | ||||
| 1930 | #453 | ||||
| 1931 | #462 | ||||
| 1932 | #475 | ||||
| 1933 | #473 | ||||
| 1934 | #515 | ||||
| 1935 | #503 | ||||
| 1936 | #530 | ||||
| 1937 | #550 | ||||
| 1938 | #521 | ||||
| 1939 | #491 | ||||
| 1940 | #582 | ||||
| 1941 | #497 | ||||
| 1942 | #593 | ||||
| 1943 | #607 | ||||
| 1944 | #560 | ||||
| 1945 | #524 | ||||
| 1946 | #638 | ||||
| 1947 | #573 | ||||
| 1948 | #579 | ||||
| 1949 | #559 | ||||
| 1950 | #528 | ||||
| 1951 | #542 | ||||
| 1952 | #543 | ||||
| 1953 | #563 | ||||
| 1954 | #576 | ||||
| 1955 | #619 | ||||
| 1956 | #629 | ||||
| 1957 | #641 | ||||
| 1958 | #624 | ||||
| 1959 | #621 | ||||
| 1960 | #601 | ||||
| 1961 | #572 | ||||
| 1962 | #589 | ||||
| 1963 | #578 | ||||
| 1964 | #587 | ||||
| 1965 | #586 | ||||
| 1966 | #580 | ||||
| 1967 | #593 | ||||
| 1968 | #592 | ||||
| 1969 | #552 | ||||
| 1970 | #538 | ||||
| 1971 | #537 | ||||
| 1972 | #495 | ||||
| 1973 | #510 | ||||
| 1974 | #454 | ||||
| 1975 | #455 | ||||
| 1976 | #444 | ||||
| 1977 | #412 | ||||
| 1978 | #412 | ||||
| 1979 | #408 | ||||
| 1980 | #422 | ||||
| 1981 | #417 | ||||
| 1982 | #414 | ||||
| 1983 | #411 | ||||
| 1984 | #447 | ||||
| 1985 | #412 | ||||
| 1986 | #415 | ||||
| 1987 | #378 | ||||
| 1988 | #369 | ||||
| 1989 | #353 | ||||
| 1990 | #361 | ||||
| 1991 | #343 | #344 | |||
| 1992 | #342 | #347 | #362 | ||
| 1993 | #329 | #346 | #371 | ||
| 1994 | #319 | #414 | |||
| 1995 | #298 | #404 | |||
| 1996 | #291 | #367 | |||
| 1997 | #272 | #606 | #395 | ||
| 1998 | #261 | #538 | #319 | ||
| 1999 | #257 | #407 | #302 | #319 | |
| 2000 | #242 | #462 | #243 | ||
| 2001 | #228 | #400 | #268 | ||
| 2002 | #218 | #394 | #359 | #240 | |
| 2003 | #210 | #425 | #341 | #208 | |
| 2004 | #207 | #342 | #380 | #224 | |
| 2005 | #188 | #391 | #334 | #208 | |
| 2006 | #186 | #377 | #248 | #440 | #184 |
| 2007 | #174 | #374 | #401 | #552 | #189 |
| 2008 | #157 | #386 | #309 | #491 | #200 |
| 2009 | #158 | #341 | #229 | #411 | #174 |
| 2010 | #141 | #294 | #196 | #427 | #157 |
| 2011 | #139 | #258 | #236 | #506 | #167 |
| 2012 | #115 | #265 | #243 | #570 | #159 |
| 2013 | #113 | #243 | #173 | #407 | #162 |
| 2014 | #103 | #208 | #173 | #349 | #144 |
| 2015 | #100 | #205 | #179 | #520 | #127 |
| 2016 | #93 | #182 | #232 | #255 | #104 |
| 2017 | #78 | #141 | #141 | #284 | #112 |
| 2018 | #67 | #132 | #143 | #344 | #84 |
| 2019 | #60 | #127 | #131 | #267 | #75 |
| 2020 | #54 | #118 | #107 | #274 | #71 |
| 2021 | #48 | #115 | #143 | #221 | #78 |
| 2022 | #43 | #105 | #131 | #339 | #73 |
| 2023 | #36 | #101 | #79 | #251 | #56 |
| 2024 | #25 | #83 | #46 | #222 | #57 |
| 2025 | #13 | #75 | #49 | #186 | #36 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elias
Names Similar to Elias
Nicknames for Elias
- Eli
- Lee
- Li
- El
Famous People Named Elias
| Elias Canetti | Bulgarian writer and Nobel laureate |
| Elias James Corey | American chemist and Nobel laureate |
| Elias Howe | American inventor |
| Elias Koteas | Canadian actor |
| Elias Lönnrot | Finnish philologist and collector of folklore |
| Elias Pettersson | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Elias Hicks | American Quaker preacher |
| Elias Ashmole | English antiquary and politician |
| Elias Disney | Father of Walt Disney |
| Elias Ammerbach | German composer and music theorist |
| Elias Boudinot | Native American lawyer and statesman |
| Elias Zerhouni | Algerian-American physician and former director of the National Institutes of Health |
| Elias Figueroa | Chilean footballer |
| Elias Sorensen | Danish footballer |
| Elias Harris | German basketball player |
| Elias Lindholm | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Elias Mazian | Dutch DJ and producer |
| Elias Motsoaledi | South African anti-apartheid activist |
| Elias Mbam | Nigerian economist and public servant |
| Elias Viljanen | Finnish musician and guitarist |
Characters Named Elias
| Elias Bogan | Marvel Comics character |
| Elias Walker | Call of Duty - Ghosts video game character |
| Elias Ainsworth | The Ancient Magus' Bride manga and anime character |
| Elias Rahim | Mr. Robot TV series character |
| Elias Thompson | Shadowhunters book series character |
| Elias Kilmartin | Uncharted video game series character |
| Elias Toufexis | Deus Ex - Human Revolution video game character |
| Elias "Eli" Goldsworthy | Degrassi - The Next Generation TV series character |
| Elias Carver | The Evil Within video game series character |
| Elias "Eli" Stone | Eli Stone TV series character |
| Elias "Eli" Vance | Half-Life video game series character |
| Elias "Eli" Lapp | Witness film character |
| Elias "Eli" Thorne | The Book of Eli film character |
| Elias "Eli" Goggin | The Road film character |
| Elias "Eli" Yoder | Witness film character |
| Elias "Eli" Cohn | Dust of War film character |
| Elias "Eli" Mills | Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom film character |
| Elias "Eli" Thompson | The Little Drummer Girl TV series character |
| Elias "Eli" Morrow | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series character |