Boy nameCurrently #5,967 in the USRising
Elkin
//ɪlˈkɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elkin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elkin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elkin |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Elkin through the decades
- Elkin peaked in 2021, when 21 babies were named Elkin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Elkin has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elkin currently ranks #5,967 in the US and is on the rise.