Elder
boy name#2718 in 2025Elder entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #548 in 1899, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2718
rank today
#548
peak (1899)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #816 |
| 1890s | #841 |
| 1900s | #989 |
| 1910s | #1388 |
| 1920s | #1724 |
| 1930s | #2216 |
| 1940s | #2528 |
| 1950s | #3167 |
| 1960s | #3717 |
| 1970s | #4824 |
| 1980s | #4696 |
| 1990s | #3117 |
| 2000s | #2635 |
| 2010s | #3140 |
| 2020s | #2854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elder has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Elder are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elder alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elder in 2025?
- Elder ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elder most popular?
- Elder peaked in 1899, reaching #548 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elder with classmates?
- Elder will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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