Total births
575
Girls' name · since 1950
Elonda
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 575 babies named Elonda, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 575
- total births
- 1950–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Elonda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 575 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elonda has been recorded 575 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1989.
- 575 total births
- 1950–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
575 girls have been named Elonda since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 575
- total births
- 1950–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Elonda was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
33 babies were named Elonda in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Elonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elonda's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elonda at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Elonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1989
- Peak year (1971)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Elonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Elonda's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Elonda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s
1960s
186 births
- 1970s
1970s
256 births
- 1980s 92
1980s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 256 births (45% of all-time use).
How Elonda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elonda's total volume
Elonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elonda by state
Where Elonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 24 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Elonda's total US births 4.2%
Even split
24 of 575 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elonda? ▼
Elonda has been given to 575 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 33 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Elonda most popular? ▼
Elonda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Elonda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elonda are Illinois (24 births), California (12 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Elonda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elonda since 1950 -- 40 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Elonda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eloise, Elouise, Elora, Eloisa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elonda's data
- Elonda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (256 total births) through the 1980s (92) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Elondas (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Elonda
Nearby Names Like Elonda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elonda
Eloise Girl
#64 72,699 births
Elouise Girl
#972 11,398 births
Elora Girl
#364 8,811 births
Eloisa Girl
#1625 7,040 births
Elodie Girl
#372 6,558 births
Compare Elonda side by side: Elonda vs Eloise Elonda vs Elouise Elonda vs Elora
Related Names
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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, 1950–1989 (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. "Elonda: Baby Name Since 1950 - 575 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elonda. 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 Elonda 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.