Elaine
Peaked at #42 nationally in 1938, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elaine has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Elaine — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#42
in 1938
Current rank
#369
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Elaine reached its peak popularity for girls in 1938, ranking #42 nationally with 4,834 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #650 (2014) to #369 (2024) — a 43% improvement.
As of 2024, Elaine ranks #369 nationally for girls, with 843 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #369 | 843 |
| 2023 | #381 | 807 |
| 2022 | #464 | 682 |
| 2021 | #486 | 647 |
| 2020 | #519 | 583 |
| 2019 | #563 | 545 |
| 2018 | #635 | 470 |
| 2017 | #591 | 507 |
Elaine — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1260
in 1941
Last ranked
#7255
in 1989
Years tracked
60
1918–1989
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1918, Elaine reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #1260 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Elaine hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #7255.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #7,255 | 6 |
| 1988 | #5,344 | 8 |
| 1985 | #6,849 | 5 |
| 1983 | #5,687 | 6 |
| 1982 | #5,190 | 7 |
| 1980 | #5,734 | 6 |
| 1979 | #6,333 | 5 |
| 1978 | #6,093 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elaine most popular?
Elaine was most popular in 1938, when it ranked #42 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elaine becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elaine?
At least 262,525 babies have been recorded with the name Elaine in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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