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Origin & history of Eliot1
Hebrew / English roots
Eliot is a spelling variant of Elliot, ultimately a medieval English diminutive of Elijah — from the Hebrew Eliyahu meaning Yahweh is my God. The single-l, single-t Eliot spelling is the form used by literary figures like T.S. Eliot and George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans). As a modern American given name, Eliot peaked in 2012 alongside the broader American interest in literary-flavored, slightly distinctive boys names with classical roots.
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Root name
The root form of Eliot is
Elliot (Elijah) — meaning Yahweh is my God.
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Modern usage
Eliot remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Eliot?
2012
peak year
Eliot's usage has held roughly steady recently. Today, Eliot is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,221) with about 179 babies named Eliot each year. At its height in 2012, Eliot reached #943 nationally — 216 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. In all, around 8,313 babies have been registered as Eliot since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
216
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #943)
(ranked #943)
179
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,790
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
8,313
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Eliot7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
E5
L3
I9
O6
T2
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Eliot🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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