Elijah Roebuck

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Roebuck — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Roebuck 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 Roebuck: Alvah Curtis Roebuck (1864–1948), American businessman, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company Arthur Roebuck (1878–1971), Canadian politician and lawyer Charlie Roebuck (born 1991), English cricketer Chris Roebuck, British economist Daniel Roebuck (born 1963), American television film actor, writer and producer Ed Roebuck (1931–2018), American baseball player and scout Ellie Roebuck (born 1999), English association football player Gene Roebuck (born 1947), American college sports coach James R. Roebuck Jr. 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: Roebuck

English

Alvah Curtis Roebuck (1864–1948), American businessman, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company Arthur Roebuck (1878–1971), Canadian politician and lawyer Charlie Roebuck (born 1991), English cricketer Chris Roebuck, British economist Daniel Roebuck (born 1963), American television film actor, writer and producer Ed Roebuck (1931–2018), American baseball player and scout Ellie Roebuck (born 1999), English association football player Gene Roebuck (born 1947), American college sports coach James R. Roebuck Jr.

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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 Roebuck

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 Roebuck:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Roebuck?
The surname Roebuck originates from English. Alvah Curtis Roebuck (1864–1948), American businessman, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company Arthur Roebuck (1878–1971), Canadian politician and lawyer Charlie Roebuck (born 1991), English cricketer Chris Roebuck, British economist Daniel Roebuck (born 1963), American television film actor, writer and producer Ed Roebuck (1931–2018), American baseball player and scout Ellie Roebuck (born 1999), English association football player Gene Roebuck (born 1947), American college sports coach James R. Roebuck Jr.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Roebuck?
The name Elijah Roebuck combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Roebuck originates from English.
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