Boy nameCurrently #5,491 in the USSteady
Elihu
//ˈɛlɪhu//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19285 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elihu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elihu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elihu |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Elihu through the decades
- Elihu peaked in 1928, when 26 babies were named Elihu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Elihu has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elihu currently ranks #5,491 in the US and is holding steady.