How Common is the First Name Eli?
We estimate that there are 143,702 people named Eli who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Eli is the 178th most common for men, and the 379th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Eli?
The average person named Eli is 15.21 years old.
Is Eli a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
3,453 people named Eli were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 104th most popular name for boys, and the 177th most popular overall.
The popularity of Eli peaked between 2012–2013, when it was the 43rd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Eli a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Eli is almost exclusively a male name. 99.3% of people named Eli are male.
Facts About the Name Eli
Popularity of Eli in England
In 2020, Eli was the 110th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.