Elyot
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,894 in 2024
0 babies were named Elyot in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2021–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elyot you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryElyot first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #9,894.
About the name Elyot
Elyot is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-yot”. US birth records list Elyot for boys from 2021 to 2024, in 3 of those 4 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #9,894 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.5 | 404,040 boys |
Other spellings of Elyot
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Elyot
What is the origin of the name Elyot?
Elyot has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elyot a boy or girl name?
Elyot is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elyot?
Elyot is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #9,894 in 2024.