Elgie vs Elgar
Side-by-side comparison of Elgie and Elgar — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Elgie | Elgar |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 814 | 63 |
| Peak Year | 1918 | 1915 |
| Peak Year Births | 32 | 9 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1884 | 1914 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Elgie | Elgar |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 12 | — |
| 1890ss | 10 | — |
| 1900ss | 17 | — |
| 1910ss | 143 | 16 |
| 1920ss | 190 | 24 |
| 1930ss | 145 | — |
| 1940ss | 114 | — |
| 1950ss | 98 | — |
| 1960ss | 55 | — |
| 1970ss | 17 | — |
| 1980ss | 13 | 5 |
| 1990ss | — | 18 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1884–1984.