Boys name · West Virginia
Elijah in West Virginia
As of 2025, Elijah was the #12 most common boys name in West Virginia, drawn from 56 births that year. Its total reaches 2,551 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1921.
Popularity over time
Elijah in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | #360 |
| 1953 | 6 | #310 |
| 1984 | 8 | #168 |
| 1994 | 19 | #102 |
| 2002 | 83 | #30 |
| 2010 | 97 | #11 |
| 2017 | 99 | #3 |
| 2025 | 56 | #12 |
Rank swung between #2 (2020) and #364 (1924) in West Virginia, from #360 in 1921 to #12 in 2025.
Its busiest year in West Virginia was 2011, with 117 Elijah births. Its highest rank among boys names in West Virginia was #2, in 2020.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Indiana in 2010. See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in West Virginia?
As of 2025, Elijah was the #12 most common boys name in West Virginia, drawn from 56 births that year. Its total reaches 2,551 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1921.
How many babies are named Elijah in West Virginia?
56 Elijah babies were born in West Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Elijah in West Virginia?
Elijah ranked #12 among boys names in West Virginia in 2025.
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.