Elliot is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #469 in 1997 with 464 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 2,532 births ranking #150. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,063 boys born was named Elliot. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Elliot is a polished classic-modern name often linked with the wider Elijah and Elias name family. Its meaning is usually given in that tradition as "the Lord is my God".
The name came into widespread use through surname and family-name traditions before becoming a major first name. Its lasting appeal comes from being serious enough for adulthood while still feeling approachable.