Boys name · Tennessee
Eli in Tennessee
Eli was the 103rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 87 babies named Eli that year. Since 1920, Tennessee families have named 4,088 babies Eli.
Popularity over time
Eli in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | 394th |
| 1942 | 6 | 387th |
| 1983 | 8 | 347th |
| 1995 | 17 | 293rd |
| 2003 | 90 | 94th |
| 2010 | 197 | 37th |
| 2018 | 165 | 46th |
| 2025 | 87 | 103rd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 394th in 1920 to 103rd in 2025.
The most babies named Eli in Tennessee in a single year was 249, in 2012. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Eli reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Tennessee?
Eli was the 103rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 87 babies named Eli that year. Since 1920, Tennessee families have named 4,088 babies Eli.
How many babies are named Eli in Tennessee?
In 2025, 87 babies were named Eli in Tennessee. The most babies named Eli in Tennessee in a single year was 249, in 2012.
What is the rank of Eli in Tennessee?
Eli ranked 103rd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 2012.
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.