Elder
2 countries#2718 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elder was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,320 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2718 · peaked in 2024 with 58 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
181 births recorded 1968–2009 · peaked in 1974 with 16 births
Most common in: Haute-Vienne, Essonne, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elder’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2248 | — |
| 2007 | #2304 | ↓56 |
| 2008 | #2583 | ↓279 |
| 2009 | #2894 | ↓311 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↑20 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↓290 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↓643 |
| 2013 | #3582 | ↑225 |
| 2014 | #2661 | ↑921 |
| 2015 | #3431 | ↓770 |
| 2016 | #2935 | ↑496 |
| 2017 | #2755 | ↑180 |
| 2018 | #3607 | ↓852 |
| 2019 | #2582 | ↑1025 |
| 2020 | #3497 | ↓915 |
| 2021 | #2819 | ↑678 |
| 2022 | #3003 | ↓184 |
| 2023 | #2693 | ↑310 |
| 2024 | #2393 | ↑300 |
| 2025 | #2718 | ↓325 |
Frequently asked questions about Elder
Is Elder a popular name?
Yes — Elder currently ranks #2718 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elder more common for boys or girls?
Elder is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elder most popular?
Elder peaked in 2024 in United States, with 58 recorded births that year.
Is Elder rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elder’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #682 in 1880 to #2718 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elder?
At least 2,501 babies have been recorded with the name Elder across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Elder popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elder appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elder?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elder include Camren, Einar, Fritz.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Elder in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.