Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Elaine
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1947
Peak births
7,059
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19472025
Quick answers about Elaine
How many people are named Elaine?
An estimated 141,542 living Americans are named Elaine.
How rare is Elaine?
Elaine is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,007 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.7% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Elaine?
The median age of a living American named Elaine is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 78 years old.
Is Elaine still popular?
Yes — Elaine is currently rising in popularity, with 1,007 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
85.7%
2025
1,007
All-time
262,890