El
boy nameEl entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2629 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2629
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3238 |
| 1920s | #3849 |
| 1930s | #3017 |
| 1940s | #3530 |
| 1950s | #3021 |
| 1960s | #4062 |
| 1970s | #4474 |
| 1980s | #6353 |
| 1990s | #6254 |
| 2000s | #8867 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named El are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical El alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name El in 2025?
- El is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name El most popular?
- El peaked in 1936, reaching #2629 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name El with classmates?
- El will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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