Eline
Every Eline since 1903 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eline
Eline is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,593 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 390 American babies have been named Eline. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 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 Eline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,593 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,008 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,431 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,800 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,451 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,056 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,500 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,771 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,502 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,114 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,409 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,249 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,916 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,560 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,527 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,123 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,088 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,204 |
| 2001 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,168 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,211 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eline in 2025?
Eline ranked #7,593 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eline?
390 babies have been named Eline in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eline most popular?
Eline peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Eline a boy or girl name?
Eline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eline rising or falling?
Eline is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.