Elder
Every Elder since 1880 — 2,320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elder
Elder is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,725 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,320 American babies have been named Elder. Its peak came in 2024, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elder stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elder year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 47 | #2,725 |
| 2024 | — | — | 58 | #2,397 |
| 2023 | — | — | 48 | #2,706 |
| 2022 | — | — | 41 | #3,019 |
| 2021 | — | — | 44 | #2,831 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,514 |
| 2019 | — | — | 50 | #2,597 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,632 |
| 2017 | — | — | 44 | #2,770 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,945 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,457 |
| 2014 | — | — | 45 | #2,676 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,602 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,827 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,187 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,887 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,915 |
| 2008 | — | — | 48 | #2,600 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56 | #2,314 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,259 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,721 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,860 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39 | #2,588 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,263 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,165 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,825 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,128 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,723 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,317 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,096 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,390 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,437 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,283 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,354 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,292 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,927 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,288 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,102 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,134 | 12 | #2,476 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,517 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,915 | 14 | #1,999 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #998 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #858 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #801 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #814 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #699 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elder in 2025?
Elder ranked #2,725 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elder?
2,320 babies have been named Elder in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elder most popular?
Elder peaked in 2024, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Elder a boy or girl name?
Elder is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elder rising or falling?
Elder is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.