Boys name · Texas
Elijah in Texas
Elijah was the 6th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 1,455 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 35,089 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 289th |
| 1926 | 11 | 555th |
| 1943 | 7 | 753rd |
| 1960 | 8 | 808th |
| 1977 | 27 | 459th |
| 1993 | 99 | 273rd |
| 2009 | 1,089 | 31st |
| 2025 | 1,455 | 6th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 289th in 1910 to 6th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Texas in a single year was 1,615, in 2019. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2021.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Texas?
Elijah was the 6th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 1,455 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 35,089 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Texas?
In 2025, 1,455 babies were named Elijah in Texas. The most babies named Elijah in Texas in a single year was 1,615, in 2019.
What is the rank of Elijah in Texas?
Elijah ranked 6th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2021.
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.