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How Many People Are Named Elaine?
Estimated people named Elaine living in the U.S. today
134,426
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 262,525
- Peak year: 1947 (7,071 births)
- Estimated living today: 134,426
Elaine by age group — who carries the name today?
Elaine popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Elaine
Elaine has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 262,525 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 134,426 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,543 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Elaines you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Elaine in the US?
An estimated 134,426 people named Elaine are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Elaine uncommon — about 1 in 2,543 Americans.
Is Elaine a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Elaine is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Elaine most popular?
Elaine peaked in 1947, when 7,071 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Elaine?
Elaine ranks #399 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).