Boys name · Illinois
Eli in Illinois
Eli was the 116th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 103 babies named Eli that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 4,843 babies Eli.
Popularity over time
Eli in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 421st |
| 1927 | 7 | 438th |
| 1954 | 6 | 599th |
| 1972 | 11 | 555th |
| 1986 | 32 | 296th |
| 1999 | 48 | 277th |
| 2012 | 240 | 68th |
| 2025 | 103 | 116th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 421st in 1914 to 116th in 2025.
The most babies named Eli in Illinois in a single year was 246, in 2013. Its best showing was 61st among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Eli reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Illinois?
Eli was the 116th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 103 babies named Eli that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 4,843 babies Eli.
How many babies are named Eli in Illinois?
In 2025, 103 babies were named Eli in Illinois. The most babies named Eli in Illinois in a single year was 246, in 2013.
What is the rank of Eli in Illinois?
Eli ranked 116th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 61st among boys names in 2014.
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.