How Many People Are Named Elihu?
1,222
people in the United States are named Elihu
1 in 274,140 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#10283
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0004%
Of US population
Peak Year
1928
26 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English (Archaic)
Pronunciation:
i-LIE-hyoo (English), ee-LIE-hyoo (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "my God is he" in Hebrew. This was the name of several characters in the Old Testament including one of the friends of Job.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 58.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
73
California
29
Texas
24
Kentucky
11
💡 Fun Facts About "Elihu"
- 17 babies were named Elihu in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1928
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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