Boys name · Virginia
Eli in Virginia
Eli was the 96th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 94 babies named Eli that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 3,162 babies Eli.
Popularity over time
Eli in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 166th |
| 1980 | 10 | 342nd |
| 1991 | 10 | 438th |
| 1998 | 21 | 280th |
| 2004 | 43 | 183rd |
| 2011 | 163 | 68th |
| 2018 | 160 | 62nd |
| 2025 | 94 | 96th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 166th in 1912 to 96th in 2025.
The most babies named Eli in Virginia in a single year was 186, in 2015. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Eli reached its best rank of 7th in North Dakota (2013). See Eli in every state →
How popular is Eli in Virginia?
Eli was the 96th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 94 babies named Eli that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 3,162 babies Eli.
How many babies are named Eli in Virginia?
In 2025, 94 babies were named Eli in Virginia. The most babies named Eli in Virginia in a single year was 186, in 2015.
What is the rank of Eli in Virginia?
Eli ranked 96th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 2015.
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.