Boys name · Missouri
Elijah in Missouri
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 210 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1919, Missouri families have named 7,885 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 6 | 380th |
| 1960 | 10 | 359th |
| 1982 | 14 | 257th |
| 1991 | 22 | 216th |
| 1999 | 134 | 66th |
| 2008 | 299 | 18th |
| 2016 | 309 | 7th |
| 2025 | 210 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 380th in 1919 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Missouri in a single year was 319, in 2010. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Missouri?
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 210 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1919, Missouri families have named 7,885 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Missouri?
In 2025, 210 babies were named Elijah in Missouri. The most babies named Elijah in Missouri in a single year was 319, in 2010.
What is the rank of Elijah in Missouri?
Elijah ranked 11th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2014.
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.