Elijah Rutledge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elijah Rutledge — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elijah Rutledge 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 Rutledge: Rutledge, Florida, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Pennsylvania, a borough Rutledge, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Rutledge Township, DeWitt County, Illinois Rutledge Run, Missouri, a stream Rutledge, New South Wales, Australia, a parish Surname Ann Rutledge (1813–1835), allegedly Abraham Lincoln's first love Archibald Rutledge (1883–1973), American poet and educator Arthur Rutledge (1843–1917), Australian politician, barrister and judge Arthur Rutledge (trade unionist) (1907–1997), American trade unionist Ben Rutledge (born 1. 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: Rutledge

English

Rutledge, Florida, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Pennsylvania, a borough Rutledge, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Rutledge Township, DeWitt County, Illinois Rutledge Run, Missouri, a stream Rutledge, New South Wales, Australia, a parish Surname Ann Rutledge (1813–1835), allegedly Abraham Lincoln's first love Archibald Rutledge (1883–1973), American poet and educator Arthur Rutledge (1843–1917), Australian politician, barrister and judge Arthur Rutledge (trade unionist) (1907–1997), American trade unionist Ben Rutledge (born 1.

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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 Rutledge

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 Rutledge:

11
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Rutledge?
The surname Rutledge originates from English. Rutledge, Florida, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Pennsylvania, a borough Rutledge, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Rutledge, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Rutledge Township, DeWitt County, Illinois Rutledge Run, Missouri, a stream Rutledge, New South Wales, Australia, a parish Surname Ann Rutledge (1813–1835), allegedly Abraham Lincoln's first love Archibald Rutledge (1883–1973), American poet and educator Arthur Rutledge (1843–1917), Australian politician, barrister and judge Arthur Rutledge (trade unionist) (1907–1997), American trade unionist Ben Rutledge (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Elijah Rutledge?
The name Elijah Rutledge combines two different traditions: the first name Elijah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rutledge originates from English.
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