Total births
814
Unisex name · since 1884
Elgie
814 babies named Elgie in U.S. Social Security records since 1884, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 814
- total births
- 1884–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Elgie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 814 recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elgie has been recorded 814 times among boys since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1984.
- 814 total births
- 1884–1984 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
814 boys have been named Elgie since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1984.
- 814
- total births
- 1884–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Elgie was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
32 babies were named Elgie in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Elgie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Elgie's full recorded timeline at 1938, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1884, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Elgie at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Elgie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1984
- Peak year (1918)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Elgie popularity over time - girls
529 total births recorded since 1889 (Elgie as girls' name)
Elgie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elgie's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Elgie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
143 births
- 1920s
1920s
190 births
- 1930s
1930s
145 births
- 1940s
1940s
114 births
- 1950s
1950s
98 births
- 1960s 55
1960s
55 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 190 births (23% of all-time use).
How Elgie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Elgie's total volume
Elgie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Elgie by state
Where Elgie concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Tennessee share of Elgie's total US births 0.9%
Even split
7 of 814 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elgie? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 814 babies named Elgie. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 32 births.
When was Elgie most popular? ▼
Elgie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Elgie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elgie are Tennessee (7 births), North Carolina (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Elgie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Elgie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 814 births, and as a girl's name it has 529 births.
How long has the name Elgie been used? ▼
Records for Elgie go back to 1884, giving 101 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Elgie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elgin, Elgar, Elgene, Elger, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elgie's data
- Elgie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (190 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Elgies (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- 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 Elgie
Nearby Names Like Elgie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elgie
Elgin Boy
#7785 3,959 births
Elgar Boy
63 births
Elgene Boy
48 births
Elger Boy
28 births
Elgan Boy
12 births
Compare Elgie side by side: Elgie vs Elgin Elgie vs Elgar Elgie vs Elgene
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1884–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elgie: Baby Name Since 1884 - 814 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elgie. 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 Elgie 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 June 2026.