Elle
5 countries#461 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
19,247 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #461 · peaked in 2019 with 890 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,496 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #220 · peaked in 2002 with 570 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,412 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #478 · peaked in 2002 with 502 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
835 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #256 · peaked in 2003 with 69 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
249 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 2003 with 23 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2006–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #481 | — |
| 2007 | #475 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #492 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #443 | ↑49 |
| 2010 | #420 | ↑23 |
| 2011 | #414 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #383 | ↑31 |
| 2013 | #408 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #395 | ↑13 |
| 2015 | #397 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #399 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #375 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #382 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #354 | ↑28 |
| 2020 | #370 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #357 | ↑13 |
| 2022 | #393 | ↓36 |
| 2023 | #441 | ↓48 |
| 2024 | #479 | ↓38 |
| 2025 | #461 | ↑18 |
Frequently asked questions about Elle
Is Elle a popular name?
Yes — Elle currently ranks #461 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elle more common for boys or girls?
Elle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elle most popular?
Elle peaked in 2019 in United States, with 890 recorded births that year.
Is Elle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elle’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9652 in 1977 to #461 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elle?
At least 25,754 babies have been recorded with the name Elle across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Elle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elle appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elle include Kataleya, Alicia, Helen, Xiomara.
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