Elkin
Every Elkin since 1914 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elkin
Elkin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,219 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 344 American babies have been named Elkin. Its peak came in 2021, when 21 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 Elkin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elkin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,219 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,990 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,412 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,947 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,045 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,270 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,125 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,343 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,856 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,338 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,354 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,213 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,989 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,728 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,131 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,064 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,969 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,722 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,872 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,578 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,458 |
| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,821 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,522 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Elkin
- Elkin Soto Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elkin in 2025?
Elkin ranked #6,219 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elkin?
344 babies have been named Elkin in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elkin most popular?
Elkin peaked in 2021, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Elkin a boy or girl name?
Elkin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elkin rising or falling?
Elkin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elkin?
Well-known people named Elkin include Elkin Soto (soccer player).