Boys name · California
Eli in California
Eli was the #117 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 340 Eli births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 15,123 were recorded from 1916 on.
Popularity over time
Eli in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | #271 |
| 1961 | 9 | #788 |
| 1971 | 45 | #380 |
| 1982 | 59 | #372 |
| 1993 | 104 | #335 |
| 2004 | 200 | #234 |
| 2014 | 772 | #68 |
| 2025 | 340 | #117 |
Rank swung between #62 (2016) and #885 (1962) in California, from #271 in 1916 to #117 in 2025.
Eli had its most births in California in 2013, when 840 babies were given the name. In 2016 it reached #62, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Eli reached its highest rank of #7 in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in California?
Eli was the #117 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 340 Eli births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 15,123 were recorded from 1916 on.
How many babies are named Eli in California?
In 2025, 340 babies born in California were named Eli.
What is the rank of Eli in California?
In 2025, Eli sat at #117 on the boys list for California.
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.