Eliott Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eliott originates from Old French, meaning 'The Lord is my God'. It has evolved through various forms such as Eliot and Éliot. The name is associated with positive traits like intelligence and creativity. It has no direct biblical relevance but carries a spiritual meaning linked to God.
The name Eliott is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eliott has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Eliott' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5657th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3773rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2642nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2671st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2037th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Eliott' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eliott"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛliət/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Eliott is derived from the Old French name 'Éliot', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Elie', itself derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliyahu' meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.
Meaning
The name means 'The Lord is my God'.
Language Evolution
Eliot, Éliot, Eliott
Historical Usage
Eliott became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in Britain and the United States, as a surname before becoming a common given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Eliot, Elliott, Elie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eliott is seen as a modern and stylish name, often associated with intelligence and creativity.
Famous People
Elliott Smith - an American singer-songwriter known for his melancholic music., Elliott Gould - an American actor known for his roles in films and television.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eliott"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eliott"
"Eliott" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5657th of 7552 | 21 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3773rd of 10718 | 120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2642nd of 16616 | 372 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2671st of 24088 | 646 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2037th of 23106 | 859 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliott" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
- |
36.44% 2302nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
50.21% 3672nd/7313 |
32.47% 2423rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.77% 1943rd/3984 |
52.17% 2341st/4487 |
33.77% 2304th/6822 |
28.84% 1810th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Eliott" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eliott"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eliott" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.