Total births
21
Girls' name · since 1919
Elneta
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Elneta, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1919–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Elneta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 21 have been recorded since 1919.
Social Security Administration records show Elneta recorded 21 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1919 to 1930.
- 21 total births
- 1919–1930 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 girls have been named Elneta since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1930.
- 21
- total births
- 1919–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Elneta was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
6 babies were named Elneta in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Elneta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elneta's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elneta at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Elneta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1930
- Peak year (1922)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Elneta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elneta's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Elneta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elneta? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 21 babies named Elneta. The most recent recorded year was 1930. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 6 births.
When was Elneta most popular? ▼
Elneta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
How long has the name Elneta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elneta since 1919 -- 12 years through the most recent 1930 data.
What names are similar to Elneta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elnora, Elna, Elnor, Elnore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elneta's data
- Elneta's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- 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 Elneta
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elneta
Elnora Girl
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Elnor Girl
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Elnore Girl
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Elner Girl
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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, 1919–1930 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elneta: Baby Name Since 1919 - 21 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elneta. 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 Elneta 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.