Elijah Renfro

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Renfro — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Renfro is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Elijah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada. The surname Renfro: Alfred T. Renfro (1877–1964), American artist Brad Renfro (1982–2008), American actor Elza T. Renfro (1902–1935), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Julia Renfro, Aruban journalist Leonard Renfro (born 1970), American football player Marli Renfro (born 1938), American model and actress Mel Renfro (born 1941), American football player Mike Renfro (born 1955), American football player Ray Renfro (1929–1997), American football player Raye Renfro (1940–1978), American football player and athlete Will Renfro (1932–2010), American football player Renfroe, surname Renfrow (s. Elijah is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elijah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elijah

Hebrew

Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada.

Surname: Renfro

English

Alfred T. Renfro (1877–1964), American artist Brad Renfro (1982–2008), American actor Elza T. Renfro (1902–1935), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Julia Renfro, Aruban journalist Leonard Renfro (born 1970), American football player Marli Renfro (born 1938), American model and actress Mel Renfro (born 1941), American football player Mike Renfro (born 1955), American football player Ray Renfro (1929–1997), American football player Raye Renfro (1940–1978), American football player and athlete Will Renfro (1932–2010), American football player Renfroe, surname Renfrow (s.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elijah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elijah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elijah Renfro

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elijah Renfro:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elijah?
The first name Elijah originates from Hebrew. Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ‎, romanized: Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") is a masculine given name after the prophet Elijah in the Hebrew Bible. Elijah was among the five most popular names for Black newborn boys in the American state of Virginia in 2022 and again in 2023. In 2022, it was the 37th-most popular name given to boys in Canada.
When was Elijah most popular?
The name Elijah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Renfro?
The surname Renfro originates from English. Alfred T. Renfro (1877–1964), American artist Brad Renfro (1982–2008), American actor Elza T. Renfro (1902–1935), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Julia Renfro, Aruban journalist Leonard Renfro (born 1970), American football player Marli Renfro (born 1938), American model and actress Mel Renfro (born 1941), American football player Mike Renfro (born 1955), American football player Ray Renfro (1929–1997), American football player Raye Renfro (1940–1978), American football player and athlete Will Renfro (1932–2010), American football player Renfroe, surname Renfrow (s.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Renfro?
The name Elijah Renfro combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Renfro originates from English.
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