Elmina
2 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elmina was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
834 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 1916 with 26 births
Most common in: Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
32 births recorded 1905–2015 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elmina’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #14502 | — |
| 2006 | #17168 | ↓2666 |
| 2007 | #12676 | ↑4492 |
| 2008 | #13832 | ↓1156 |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↓3462 |
| 2010 | #12276 | ↑5018 |
| 2011 | #14824 | ↓2548 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↑5113 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↓4847 |
| 2015 | #11835 | ↑2723 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑1722 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↓4011 |
| 2018 | #12464 | ↑1660 |
| 2019 | #13799 | ↓1335 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↓1289 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↑3942 |
| 2022 | #11231 | ↓85 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↓966 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↑1926 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↑1909 |
Frequently asked questions about Elmina
Is Elmina a popular name?
Yes — Elmina currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elmina more common for boys or girls?
Elmina is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elmina most popular?
Elmina peaked in 1916 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Elmina rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elmina’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #628 in 1880 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elmina?
At least 866 babies have been recorded with the name Elmina across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Elmina popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elmina appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elmina?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elmina include Ellyse.
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