Elaine
girl name#304 in 2025Elaine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #42 in 1938, ranks #304 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#304
rank today
#42
peak (1938)
1,007
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #987 |
| 1890s | #616 |
| 1900s | #397 |
| 1910s | #203 |
| 1920s | #81 |
| 1930s | #56 |
| 1940s | #48 |
| 1950s | #82 |
| 1960s | #151 |
| 1970s | #269 |
| 1980s | #340 |
| 1990s | #467 |
| 2000s | #667 |
| 2010s | #667 |
| 2020s | #420 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elaine has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 155,000 people named Elaine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elaine alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elaine in 2025?
- Elaine ranks #304 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,007 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elaine most popular?
- Elaine peaked in 1938, reaching #42 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elaine with classmates?
- Elaine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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