Will my child share the name Elion with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Elion per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elion in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elion becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elion is at its highest recorded position — #1,007 in 2025, with 30 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,076.

Is Elion a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elion is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elion a popular baby name in the United States?

Elion does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elion is a distinctive choice, ranked #1007 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elion in their class.

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About the Name Elion

Elion has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1675. The name has climbed 401 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Elion is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elion in their class.