How popular is the name Elven in 2025?

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

When was the name Elven most popular?

Elven peaked in 1919, reaching #1576 among US boy names.

Elven will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Elven entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1576 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1576

peak (1919)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Elven alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Elven in 2025?: Elven is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Elven most popular?: Elven peaked in 1919, reaching #1576 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Elven with classmates?: Elven will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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