Elgin
boy name#9714 in 2025Elgin entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #629 in 1890, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#9714
rank today
#629
peak (1890)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #874 |
| 1890s | #859 |
| 1900s | #983 |
| 1910s | #901 |
| 1920s | #965 |
| 1930s | #1179 |
| 1940s | #1253 |
| 1950s | #1382 |
| 1960s | #1108 |
| 1970s | #1421 |
| 1980s | #1889 |
| 1990s | #3223 |
| 2000s | #3641 |
| 2010s | #4843 |
| 2020s | #7272 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Elgin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elgin alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elgin in 2025?
- Elgin ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elgin most popular?
- Elgin peaked in 1890, reaching #629 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elgin with classmates?
- Elgin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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