How popular is the name Elby in 2025?

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

When was the name Elby most popular?

Elby peaked in 1886, reaching #845 among US boy names.

Elby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Elby entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #845 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#845

peak (1886)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Elby alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elby in 2025?: Elby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elby most popular?: Elby peaked in 1886, reaching #845 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elby with classmates?: Elby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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