Total births
63
Boys' name · since 1914
Elgar
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 63 babies named Elgar, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1914–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
63 boys have been named Elgar since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Elgar recorded 63 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1994.
- 63 total births
- 1914–1994 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 boys have been named Elgar since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1994.
- 63
- total births
- 1914–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Elgar was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
9 babies were named Elgar in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Elgar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elgar splits its recorded history at 1922: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elgar at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Elgar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1994
- Peak year (1915)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Elgar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elgar's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Elgar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
24 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 24 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elgar? ▼
63 babies have been named Elgar since 1914. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1915 with 9 births.
When was Elgar most popular? ▼
Elgar was most popular in the 1920s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Elgar been used? ▼
Records for Elgar go back to 1914, giving 81 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Elgar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elgin, Elgie, Elgene, Elger, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elgar's data
- Elgar's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1990s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elgar
Nearby Names Like Elgar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elgar
Elgin Boy
#7785 3,959 births
Elgie Boy
814 births
Elgene Boy
48 births
Elger Boy
28 births
Elgan Boy
12 births
Compare Elgar side by side: Elgar vs Elgin Elgar vs Elgie Elgar vs Elgene
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elgar: Baby Name Since 1914 - 63 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elgar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elgar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.