Elgin
Every Elgin since 1886 — 4,002 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elgin
Elgin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,982 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 4,002 American babies have been named Elgin. Its peak came in 1927, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Elgin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elgin 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 | — | — | 7 | #9,982 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,925 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,182 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,523 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,400 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,586 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,001 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,399 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,263 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27 | #3,853 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,305 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,539 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,818 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,763 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,561 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,305 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,826 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,173 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,567 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,225 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,819 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,878 |
| 1980 | — | — | 34 | #1,707 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,540 |
| 1970 | — | — | 67 | #993 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,115 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,367 |
| 1955 | — | — | 25 | #1,548 |
| 1950 | — | — | 40 | #1,127 |
| 1945 | — | — | 27 | #1,279 |
| 1940 | — | — | 30 | #1,235 |
| 1935 | — | — | 39 | #1,026 |
| 1930 | — | — | 45 | #1,025 |
| 1925 | — | — | 58 | #885 |
| 1920 | — | — | 69 | #806 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,917 | 42 | #967 |
| 1910 | — | — | 15 | #791 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #715 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,370 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,128 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #639 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elgin
- Elgin Baylor Basketball player · b. 1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elgin in 2025?
Elgin ranked #9,982 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elgin?
4,002 babies have been named Elgin in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elgin most popular?
Elgin peaked in 1927, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Elgin a boy or girl name?
Elgin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elgin rising or falling?
Elgin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elgin?
Well-known people named Elgin include Elgin Baylor (basketball player).