Boys name · Tennessee
Elijah in Tennessee
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 270 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 11,351 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 | 217th |
| 1927 | 5 | 440th |
| 1944 | 6 | 381st |
| 1977 | 8 | 373rd |
| 1989 | 21 | 222nd |
| 2001 | 277 | 33rd |
| 2013 | 424 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 270 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 217th in 1913 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Tennessee in a single year was 477, in 2008. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Tennessee?
Elijah was the 11th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 270 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 11,351 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Tennessee?
In 2025, 270 babies were named Elijah in Tennessee. The most babies named Elijah in Tennessee in a single year was 477, in 2008.
What is the rank of Elijah in Tennessee?
Elijah ranked 11th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2016.
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.