How Many People Are Named Elliott?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Elliott

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,071 living people in the United States currently have the first name Elliott. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,742 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #463 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,071CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,742Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#463U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2000 (116 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,071
Historical Births (SSA)
5,742
All-Time Rank
#463
Historical Peak
2000

Key Insights for Elliott

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,071 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#463
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2000
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
12.6% Male · 87.4% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~634 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Elliott

Living Population Model
~5,071

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,742

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,297

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
31.6 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2000

Highest annual total: 116 registrations in 2000.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-8%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Elliott has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Elliott (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2000 (~116 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010901377
2011881276
2012861274
2013841272
2014821171
2015801169
2016781167
2017771166
2018761165
2019741064
2020731063
2021721062
2022711061
2023701060
2024691059

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
11/100
1950s
25/100
1960s
51/100
1970s
74/100
1980s
81/100
1990s
68/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
77/100
2020s
34/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Elliott has been predominantly feminine (87.4% female vs 12.6% male).

Male: 12.6% (~726 births)Female: 87.4% (~5,016 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Elliott

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Elliott in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Elliott appeared 3,297 times, ranking #145 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,297 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#145
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Elliott Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~634 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~63412.5%
Texas (TX)~4679.2%
Florida (FL)~3456.8%
New York (NY)~3096.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2034%
Illinois (IL)~1983.9%
Ohio (OH)~1833.6%
Georgia (GA)~1673.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,071 people named Elliott are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 31.6 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Elliott: 31.6 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elliott

How many people in the U.S. are named Elliott?

Approximately 5,071 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Elliott. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,742 birth applications for Elliott between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Elliott?

Elliott ranks #463 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Elliott comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Elliott most popular in America?

The name Elliott reached its peak historical popularity in 2000, when 116 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Elliott?

Elliott has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Elliott?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Elliott has been predominantly feminine (87.4% female vs 12.6% male).

Where is the name Elliott most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Elliott resides in California, with approximately 634 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Elliott in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Elliott appeared 3,297 times in census returns, ranking #145 in official 2020 returns.

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