Boys name · Tennessee
Eli in Tennessee
As of 2025, Eli was the #103 most common boys name in Tennessee, drawn from 87 births that year. Its total reaches 4,088 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
Popularity over time
Eli in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | #394 |
| 1942 | 6 | #387 |
| 1983 | 8 | #347 |
| 1995 | 17 | #293 |
| 2003 | 90 | #94 |
| 2010 | 197 | #37 |
| 2018 | 165 | #46 |
| 2025 | 87 | #103 |
Rank swung between #25 (2012) and #498 (1980) in Tennessee, from #394 in 1920 to #103 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Tennessee was 2012, with 249 Eli births. Its highest rank among boys names in Tennessee was #25, in 2012.
Its highest rank in any state was #7, in North Dakota in 2013. See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Tennessee?
As of 2025, Eli was the #103 most common boys name in Tennessee, drawn from 87 births that year. Its total reaches 4,088 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
How many babies are named Eli in Tennessee?
87 Eli babies were born in Tennessee in 2025.
What is the rank of Eli in Tennessee?
Eli ranked #103 among boys names in Tennessee in 2025.
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.