Boys name · New Jersey
Elijah in New Jersey
Elijah was the 49th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 177 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1916, New Jersey families have named 7,183 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 287th |
| 1969 | 5 | 542nd |
| 1979 | 27 | 212th |
| 1988 | 31 | 215th |
| 1998 | 160 | 65th |
| 2007 | 248 | 45th |
| 2016 | 199 | 44th |
| 2025 | 177 | 49th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 287th in 1916 to 49th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in New Jersey in a single year was 248, in 2007. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in New Jersey?
Elijah was the 49th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 177 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1916, New Jersey families have named 7,183 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in New Jersey?
In 2025, 177 babies were named Elijah in New Jersey. The most babies named Elijah in New Jersey in a single year was 248, in 2007.
What is the rank of Elijah in New Jersey?
Elijah ranked 49th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 2024.
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.