Boys name · Kentucky
Eli in Kentucky
Eli was the 122nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 47 babies named Eli that year. Since 1916, Kentucky families have named 2,738 babies Eli.
Popularity over time
Eli in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 7 | 334th |
| 1928 | 5 | 462nd |
| 1947 | 7 | 390th |
| 1982 | 6 | 349th |
| 1995 | 19 | 183rd |
| 2005 | 63 | 100th |
| 2015 | 136 | 36th |
| 2025 | 47 | 122nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 334th in 1916 to 122nd in 2025.
The most babies named Eli in Kentucky in a single year was 187, in 2013. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Eli reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Kentucky?
Eli was the 122nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 47 babies named Eli that year. Since 1916, Kentucky families have named 2,738 babies Eli.
How many babies are named Eli in Kentucky?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Eli in Kentucky. The most babies named Eli in Kentucky in a single year was 187, in 2013.
What is the rank of Eli in Kentucky?
Eli ranked 122nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 18th among boys names in 2013.
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.