Boys name · Minnesota
Elijah in Minnesota
Elijah was the 22nd most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 135 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1976, Minnesota families have named 5,517 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 8 | 271st |
| 1984 | 10 | 244th |
| 1991 | 23 | 172nd |
| 1998 | 89 | 85th |
| 2004 | 202 | 39th |
| 2011 | 212 | 25th |
| 2018 | 187 | 17th |
| 2025 | 135 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 271st in 1976 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Minnesota in a single year was 231, in 2013. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Minnesota?
Elijah was the 22nd most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 135 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1976, Minnesota families have named 5,517 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Minnesota?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Elijah in Minnesota. The most babies named Elijah in Minnesota in a single year was 231, in 2013.
What is the rank of Elijah in Minnesota?
Elijah ranked 22nd among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2022.
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.