Boys name · Ohio
Elijah in Ohio
Elijah was the 9th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 393 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1925, Ohio families have named 14,188 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 9 | 352nd |
| 1958 | 7 | 567th |
| 1978 | 23 | 286th |
| 1987 | 29 | 245th |
| 1997 | 219 | 74th |
| 2006 | 474 | 35th |
| 2016 | 519 | 9th |
| 2025 | 393 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 352nd in 1925 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Ohio in a single year was 559, in 2014. Its best showing was 4th 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 Ohio?
Elijah was the 9th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 393 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1925, Ohio families have named 14,188 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Ohio?
In 2025, 393 babies were named Elijah in Ohio. The most babies named Elijah in Ohio in a single year was 559, in 2014.
What is the rank of Elijah in Ohio?
Elijah ranked 9th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 4th 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.