Boys name · Illinois
Eli in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,843 babies are named Eli across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #116 most popular boys name, with 103 born.
Popularity over time
Eli in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | #421 |
| 1927 | 7 | #438 |
| 1954 | 6 | #599 |
| 1972 | 11 | #555 |
| 1986 | 32 | #296 |
| 1999 | 48 | #277 |
| 2012 | 240 | #68 |
| 2025 | 103 | #116 |
The most Eli births in Illinois in a single year was 246, in 2013. Eli's highest rank in Illinois was #61, set in 2014.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #61 in 2014 to #743 in 1966, starting at #421 in 1914 and ending at #116 in 2025.
Nationally, Eli's strongest state was North Dakota, where it hit #7 in 2013. See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,843 babies are named Eli across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #116 most popular boys name, with 103 born.
How many babies are named Eli in Illinois?
103 Eli babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Eli in Illinois?
In 2025, Eli sat at #116 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.