Elaine
5 countries#304 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elaine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
263,543 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #304 · peaked in 1947 with 7,072 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,544 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 1975 with 423 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,073 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1975 with 423 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
455 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1454 · peaked in 1996 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
324 births recorded 1917–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 1992 with 20 births
Most common in: Charente-Maritime, Moselle, Bas-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
16 births recorded 1997–2003 · peaked in 1998 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elaine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #718 | — |
| 2007 | #720 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #742 | ↓22 |
| 2009 | #766 | ↓24 |
| 2010 | #797 | ↓31 |
| 2011 | #699 | ↑98 |
| 2012 | #702 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #752 | ↓50 |
| 2014 | #650 | ↑102 |
| 2015 | #674 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #604 | ↑70 |
| 2017 | #590 | ↑14 |
| 2018 | #636 | ↓46 |
| 2019 | #563 | ↑73 |
| 2020 | #519 | ↑44 |
| 2021 | #486 | ↑33 |
| 2022 | #463 | ↑23 |
| 2023 | #381 | ↑82 |
| 2024 | #368 | ↑13 |
| 2025 | #304 | ↑64 |
Frequently asked questions about Elaine
Is Elaine a popular name?
Yes — Elaine currently ranks #304 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elaine more common for boys or girls?
Elaine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elaine most popular?
Elaine peaked in 1947 in United States, with 7,072 recorded births that year.
Is Elaine rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elaine’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #836 in 1880 to #304 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elaine?
At least 268,411 babies have been recorded with the name Elaine across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Elaine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elaine appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elaine?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elaine include Kimberly, Adelina, Joanna, Francesca.
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