Boys name · California
Eli in California
Eli was the 117th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 340 babies named Eli that year. Since 1916, California families have named 15,123 babies Eli.
Popularity over time
Eli in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | 271st |
| 1961 | 9 | 788th |
| 1971 | 45 | 380th |
| 1982 | 59 | 372nd |
| 1993 | 104 | 335th |
| 2004 | 200 | 234th |
| 2014 | 772 | 68th |
| 2025 | 340 | 117th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 271st in 1916 to 117th in 2025.
The most babies named Eli in California in a single year was 840, in 2013. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Eli reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in California?
Eli was the 117th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 340 babies named Eli that year. Since 1916, California families have named 15,123 babies Eli.
How many babies are named Eli in California?
In 2025, 340 babies were named Eli in California. The most babies named Eli in California in a single year was 840, in 2013.
What is the rank of Eli in California?
Eli ranked 117th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 2016.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.