Girl name
Elaine
As of 2025, Elaine ranks #304 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,007 girls received the name that year. Here's the interesting part: Elaine peaked in 1938, faded, and is now climbing again — a classic comeback pattern. SSA records for Elaine go back to 1880; the peak came in 1938 at #42, with 4,835 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Iowa, where it ranks #126 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#304
among girl names
Trend
Comeback
last 5 years
All-time peak
#42
in 1938 (1930s)
Babies in 2025
1,007
girls named Elaine
Elaine popularity, 1880–2025
Where Elaine is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Delaware (#167), Iowa (#126), South Dakota (#188)
Uniqueness score
34/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Elaine in the most recent year of SSA data.