Elbert
Peaked at #134 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elbert has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Elbert — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2904
in 1930
Last ranked
#7541
in 1972
Years tracked
14
1919–1972
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Elbert reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #2904 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Elbert hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1972, when it stood at #7541.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #7,541 | 6 |
| 1957 | #6,334 | 5 |
| 1953 | #4,708 | 7 |
| 1952 | #5,083 | 6 |
| 1947 | #4,906 | 6 |
| 1940 | #3,027 | 9 |
| 1933 | #4,390 | 5 |
| 1930 | #2,904 | 10 |
Elbert — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#134
in 1883
Current rank
#7357
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Elbert reached its peak popularity for boys in 1883, ranking #134 nationally with 92 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6085 (2014) to #7357 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Elbert ranks #7357 nationally for boys, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,357 | 11 |
| 2022 | #7,923 | 10 |
| 2021 | #12,666 | 5 |
| 2020 | #9,855 | 7 |
| 2019 | #7,295 | 11 |
| 2018 | #6,124 | 14 |
| 2017 | #5,873 | 15 |
| 2016 | #4,663 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elbert most popular?
Elbert was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #134 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elbert becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elbert?
At least 33,598 babies have been recorded with the name Elbert in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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