1,773births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1881Peak · United States
#6143United States 2025
Elihu is a boy name family recorded 1,773 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6143 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1881, at 5.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Elihu
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elihu | English | 1,236 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6143 | 1881 | ▼ 2 % |
| Eliu | English | 537 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 2005 | ▲ 36 % |
How we grouped these names
- Elihu ↔ Eliu — spelling variant
Questions about Elihu
How popular is the name Elihu?
In 2025 it ranked #6143 in the United States. Official registers record 1,773 births across 1 country.
What is Elihu in other languages?
Eliu (English).
When was Elihu most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1881, at 5.7 births per 100,000.
Is Elihu a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elihu is a boy name.