Elain
girl nameElain entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2921 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2921
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4812 |
| 1920s | #3991 |
| 1940s | #4186 |
| 1950s | #4782 |
| 1960s | #5355 |
| 1980s | #10165 |
| 1990s | #12838 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #15902 |
| 2020s | #15264 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Elain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elain alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elain in 2025?
- Elain is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Elain most popular?
- Elain peaked in 1929, reaching #2921 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elain with classmates?
- Elain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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