Eliud

A boy's name with 1,575 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#4215 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Eliud is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, meaning 'God is my majesty' or 'my God is praised.' It combines the Hebrew El (God) with yud (praise, majesty) into a name of quiet reverence.

Eliud gained global recognition through Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, widely considered the greatest marathon runner of all time and the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon. His extraordinary discipline and sportsmanship have transformed this ancient biblical name into a modern symbol of human achievement.

EtymologyShow more

Eliud is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Eliud creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

1,575

Total births

Since 1931

2000

Peak

43 births

1931

First recorded

94 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Eliud was #2965 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4215, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1931Peak: 2000 (43 births)Current: #4215

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eliud
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	137	#4015	▼
2010s	315	#3513	▼
2000s	366	#2896	▲
1990s	284	#2679	▲
1980s	166	#3041	▲
1970s	152	#2724	▲
1960s	97	#2992	▲
1950s	42	#3396	▲
1940s	5	#3895	▼
1930s	11	#3652	—

The Story of Eliud

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2000, Eliud is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Eliud are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.

How rare is Eliud?

Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eliud — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1931, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 366 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Eliud by the numbers

Would fill 33 school buses
Meeting one Eliud per day would take 4.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(74 years, 1931–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eliud
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	25	#4215	-8 (-24.2%)
2023	33	#3487	+12 (57.1%)
2022	21	#4750	-2 (-8.7%)
2021	23	#4404	-12 (-34.3%)
2020	35	#3220	-3 (-7.9%)
2019	38	#3116	+10 (35.7%)
2018	28	#3814	-6 (-17.6%)
2017	34	#3334	+8 (30.8%)
2016	26	#4025	-9 (-25.7%)
2015	35	#3256	+4 (12.9%)
2014	31	#3480	+6 (24.0%)
2013	25	#3996	-11 (-30.6%)
2012	36	#3132	+8 (28.6%)
2011	28	#3719	-6 (-17.6%)
2010	34	#3258	+8 (30.8%)
2009	26	#3949	-17 (-39.5%)
2008	43	#2797	+3 (7.5%)
2007	40	#2941	+4 (11.1%)
2006	36	#3043	-4 (-10.0%)
2005	40	#2723	+6 (17.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliud a boy's or girl's name?

Eliud is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eliud most popular?

Eliud reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 43 births that year. It is currently ranked #4215 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Eliud?

Eliud is currently ranked #4215 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,575 babies since 1931.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1931–2024