Boys name · Maryland
Elijah in Maryland
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 163 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1920, Maryland families have named 5,717 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 227th |
| 1953 | 5 | 348th |
| 1980 | 9 | 281st |
| 1990 | 10 | 367th |
| 1999 | 95 | 65th |
| 2008 | 253 | 21st |
| 2016 | 211 | 17th |
| 2025 | 163 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland climbed from 227th in 1920 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Maryland in a single year was 253, in 2008. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Maryland?
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 163 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1920, Maryland families have named 5,717 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Maryland?
In 2025, 163 babies were named Elijah in Maryland. The most babies named Elijah in Maryland in a single year was 253, in 2008.
What is the rank of Elijah in Maryland?
Elijah ranked 11th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2020.
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.