Elgin
2 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elgin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,002 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1927 with 78 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Michigan, Louisiana, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elgin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3782 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↓711 |
| 2008 | #3286 | ↑1207 |
| 2009 | #3831 | ↓545 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↓1420 |
| 2011 | #4221 | ↑1030 |
| 2012 | #3371 | ↑850 |
| 2013 | #5923 | ↓2552 |
| 2014 | #4538 | ↑1385 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↑556 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↓642 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↓1436 |
| 2018 | #4354 | ↑1706 |
| 2019 | #6104 | ↓1750 |
| 2020 | #5451 | ↑653 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↑341 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓3190 |
| 2023 | #7289 | ↑1011 |
| 2024 | #7765 | ↓476 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↓1949 |
Frequently asked questions about Elgin
Is Elgin a popular name?
Yes — Elgin currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elgin more common for boys or girls?
Elgin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elgin most popular?
Elgin peaked in 1927 in United States, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Elgin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elgin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #959 in 1886 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elgin?
At least 4,006 babies have been recorded with the name Elgin across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Elgin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elgin appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.