Elvis
Every Elvis since 1881 — 18,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elvis
Elvis is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,328 in 2025 with 145 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 18,123 American babies have been named Elvis. Its peak came in 1957, when 618 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Elvis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elvis 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 | — | — | 145 | #1,328 |
| 2024 | — | — | 179 | #1,165 |
| 2023 | — | — | 153 | #1,261 |
| 2022 | — | — | 152 | #1,273 |
| 2021 | — | — | 122 | #1,473 |
| 2020 | — | — | 134 | #1,337 |
| 2019 | — | — | 168 | #1,159 |
| 2018 | — | — | 155 | #1,210 |
| 2017 | — | — | 152 | #1,208 |
| 2016 | — | — | 188 | #1,051 |
| 2015 | — | — | 181 | #1,083 |
| 2014 | — | — | 187 | #1,059 |
| 2013 | — | — | 185 | #1,040 |
| 2012 | — | — | 184 | #1,044 |
| 2011 | — | — | 224 | #904 |
| 2010 | — | — | 193 | #1,013 |
| 2009 | — | — | 249 | #856 |
| 2008 | — | — | 325 | #715 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,097 | 355 | #674 |
| 2006 | — | — | 273 | #766 |
| 2005 | — | — | 247 | #787 |
| 2004 | — | — | 280 | #696 |
| 2003 | — | — | 275 | #694 |
| 2002 | — | — | 315 | #627 |
| 2001 | — | — | 278 | #658 |
| 2000 | — | — | 333 | #593 |
| 1995 | — | — | 220 | #718 |
| 1990 | — | — | 200 | #720 |
| 1985 | — | — | 201 | #616 |
| 1980 | — | — | 229 | #571 |
| 1975 | — | — | 110 | #792 |
| 1970 | — | — | 131 | #719 |
| 1965 | — | — | 157 | #610 |
| 1960 | — | — | 242 | #510 |
| 1955 | — | — | 65 | #923 |
| 1950 | — | — | 65 | #845 |
| 1945 | — | — | 49 | #919 |
| 1940 | — | — | 77 | #690 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,790 | 49 | #907 |
| 1930 | — | — | 79 | #700 |
| 1925 | — | — | 75 | #761 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,553 | 74 | #769 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,216 | 66 | #737 |
| 1910 | — | — | 18 | #716 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #716 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #987 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,131 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elvis
- Elvis Presley Singer · 1935–1977
- Elvis Costello Musician · b. 1954
- Elvis Stojko Skater · b. 1972
- Elvis Manu Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elvis in 2025?
Elvis ranked #1,328 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 145 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elvis?
18,123 babies have been named Elvis in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elvis most popular?
Elvis peaked in 1957, when 618 newborns received the name.
Is Elvis a boy or girl name?
Elvis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elvis rising or falling?
Elvis has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Elvis?
Well-known people named Elvis include Elvis Presley (singer), Elvis Costello (musician), Elvis Stojko (skater).