How popular is the name Elba in 2025?

Elba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Elba most popular?

Elba peaked in 1892, reaching #1066 among US boy names.

Elba will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Elba entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1066 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1066

peak (1892)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Elba are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Elba alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elba in 2025?: Elba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elba most popular?: Elba peaked in 1892, reaching #1066 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elba with classmates?: Elba will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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