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Eleven

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-LEV-en /iˈlɛv.ən/High

Meaning: From the number eleven — used as a modern number/word-name (also a character name in popular culture); we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The number eleven: Eleven is a number-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the number eleven — used as a modern number/word-name (also a character name in popular culture); we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9208 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eleven comes from the number eleven — used as a modern number/word-name (also a character name in popular culture; we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'ee-LEV-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern number-name. Rare, the-number-eleven at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eleven is used as a modern number/word-name (also a beloved character name in popular culture) — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the word; said 'ee-LEV-en').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Eleven — number/word-name

Variations

ElevnEleaven

Nicknames

ElleLev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleven mean?

Eleven is the number eleven, used as a modern number/word-name. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Eleven?

It's said ee-LEV-en /ilv.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eleven a boy or girl name?

Eleven is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Eleven?

Eleven is a very rare name in the U.S.

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