Boys name · Pennsylvania
Elijah in Pennsylvania
Elijah was the 16th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 350 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1914, Pennsylvania families have named 11,919 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 487th |
| 1935 | 5 | 494th |
| 1971 | 7 | 569th |
| 1982 | 22 | 281st |
| 1992 | 60 | 171st |
| 2003 | 391 | 40th |
| 2014 | 416 | 26th |
| 2025 | 350 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 487th in 1914 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Pennsylvania in a single year was 474, in 2011. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Pennsylvania?
Elijah was the 16th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 350 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1914, Pennsylvania families have named 11,919 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 350 babies were named Elijah in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Elijah in Pennsylvania in a single year was 474, in 2011.
What is the rank of Elijah in Pennsylvania?
Elijah ranked 16th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2023.
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.