Eliott is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord is my God". It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliezer, which also translates to "God is my help". The name Eliott has been used throughout history, with notable figures including Eliott Ness, an American prohibition agent who gained fame during the 1920s and 1930s for his role in bringing down famous gangster Al Capone. Today, Eliott remains a popular choice among parents looking for a strong yet approachable name for their sons.
The name Eliott has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past century in the United States. In 1888, there were only 5 recorded births with this name. This number remained relatively stable until the 1970s when it started to rise significantly.
From 1973 onwards, the number of Eliott births began to consistently exceed 10 per year, reaching a peak of 21 in 1983. This trend continued into the 1990s and 2000s, with the highest recorded number of Eliott births being 79 in 2018.
As of 2023, there have been 71 births with the name Eliott recorded in the United States this year alone. This indicates that Eliott continues to be a popular choice among parents today. Overall, since 1888, there have been a total of 1954 recorded births with the name Eliott in the United States.
This data illustrates how trends in naming can change over time and across generations. It also shows that while some names may start out as rare or uncommon, they can gain popularity over time and become widely used within communities.