Baby Name Popularity Profile

Elaine

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Elaine.

✦ Bright, shining one 🌍 French, Greek traditional
National Rank (2025) #305
All-Time Peak Rank #42 Achieved 1938
Total U.S. Births 262,890 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1940s 7,059 births in 1947
💡 The Elaine Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Bright, shining one
Language Origin French, Greek
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Old French form of Helen, which comes from Greek 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright, shining one'.
Common Nicknames
Lainey Lane
Alternative Spellings
Elayne
Pronunciation: eh-LAYN
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Elaine

According to SSA data, Elaine achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 1938. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1947 with 7,059 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 138.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 140 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Elaine across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +138.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 7,059 births in 1947
Years in Top 100 36 yrs
Years in Top 500 103 yrs
Registry Streak 140 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 41
1890s: 239
1900s: 783
1910s: 8,576
1920s: 34,907
1930s: 41,108
1940s: 60,105
1950s: 54,232
1960s: 27,466
1970s: 9,779
1980s: 7,112
1990s: 5,441
2000s: 4,138
2010s: 4,384
2020s: 4,579

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables El-aie
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Rhode Island
Top States Rhode Island, North Dakota, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Rhode Island Unranked 2,384 1943 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 2,062 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #579 14,480 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 2,446 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 903 1938 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 1,630 1947 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #200 1,655 1934 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #181 8,962 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 4,855 1943 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #254 8,095 1926 Insufficient historical volume
New York #429 33,577 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 1,328 1941 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #432 11,454 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #565 21,432 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #188 2,913 1925 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #307 13,809 1942 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 1,583 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #127 4,453 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #327 15,755 1924 +32.0% Growth
Utah #233 2,518 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #230 5,368 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 902 1938 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #250 13,202 1947 +73.1% Growth
Idaho #202 1,059 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #186 540 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 353 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #362 3,711 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #173 2,401 1954 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 1,174 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #358 3,438 1951 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #200 4,431 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #294 4,709 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #271 2,327 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #333 1,721 1953 Insufficient historical volume
California #351 18,641 1954 +13.4% Growth
South Carolina #316 2,313 1953 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #307 4,170 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #348 3,073 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #377 2,468 1953 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #547 1,677 1955 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #240 1,207 1950 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #235 2,050 1956 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #275 3,337 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #219 1,512 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #334 1,345 1959 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #273 8,358 1954 +101.6% Growth
Florida #521 3,741 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #354 2,142 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 128 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #392 801 1959 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #201 209 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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