Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Elgin
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1920
Peak era
1920
Peak births
69
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1886Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Elgin
How many people are named Elgin?
An estimated 2,311 living Americans are named Elgin.
How rare is Elgin?
Elgin is very rare among babies today, with 7 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89.9% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Elgin?
The median age of a living American named Elgin is approximately 48 years, with most bearers falling between 29 and 62 years old.
Is Elgin still popular?
Not especially. Elgin has been declining since its 1920 peak and registered 7 births in 2025.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
89.9%
2025
7
All-time
3,959