Elke
3 countries#10107 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elke was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,116 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #10107 · peaked in 1968 with 77 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
83 births recorded 1942–2006 · peaked in 1944 with 22 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Moselle, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elke’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #9452 | — |
| 2006 | #9901 | ↓449 |
| 2007 | #12676 | ↓2775 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓4828 |
| 2009 | #9975 | ↑7529 |
| 2010 | #11246 | ↓1271 |
| 2011 | #14824 | ↓3578 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓2045 |
| 2013 | #11969 | ↑4900 |
| 2014 | #8053 | ↑3916 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↓2813 |
| 2016 | #10859 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↑170 |
| 2018 | #13793 | ↓3104 |
| 2019 | #12448 | ↑1345 |
| 2020 | #9546 | ↑2902 |
| 2021 | #10292 | ↓746 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↓4902 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↑4072 |
| 2025 | #10107 | ↑1015 |
Frequently asked questions about Elke
Is Elke a popular name?
Yes — Elke currently ranks #10107 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elke more common for boys or girls?
Elke is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elke most popular?
Elke peaked in 1968 in United States, with 77 recorded births that year.
Is Elke rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elke’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5673 in 1953 to #10107 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elke?
At least 1,265 babies have been recorded with the name Elke across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elke popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elke appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Elke?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elke include Ellana, Ellasyn.
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