Elektra
Every Elektra since 1985 — 828 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elektra
Elektra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,387 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 828 American babies have been named Elektra. Its peak came in 2005, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Elektra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elektra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,387 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,007 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,489 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,529 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,275 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,664 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,201 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,840 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,961 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,031 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,202 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,185 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,412 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,108 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,128 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,207 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,392 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,867 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,445 |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,283 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,877 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,704 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,434 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,590 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,746 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,538 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,142 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elektra in 2025?
Elektra ranked #6,387 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elektra?
828 babies have been named Elektra in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elektra most popular?
Elektra peaked in 2005, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Elektra a boy or girl name?
Elektra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elektra rising or falling?
Elektra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.