Total births
14
Boys' name · since 1921
Elves
Elves has 14 recorded births since 1921 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 14
- total births
- 1921–1960
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Elves is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 14 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elves has been recorded 14 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1960.
- 14 total births
- 1921–1960 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
14 boys have been named Elves since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1960.
- 14
- total births
- 1921–1960
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Elves was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
8 babies were named Elves in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Elves's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Elves's full recorded timeline at 1960, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Elves at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Elves popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1960
- Peak year (1960)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Elves by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Elves's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Elves births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 8 births (57% of all-time use).
Elves by state
Where Elves concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 35.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Elves's total US births 35.7%
5 of 14 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elves? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 14 babies named Elves. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 8 births.
When was Elves most popular? ▼
Elves was most popular in the 1960s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Elves most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elves are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Elves been used? ▼
Records for Elves go back to 1921, giving 40 years of history through 1960.
What names are similar to Elves? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elvin, Elvis, Elva, Elvie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elves's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Elvess (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Elves
Nearby Names Like Elves
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elves
Elvin Boy
#1510 20,932 births
Elvis Boy
#1165 17,971 births
Elva Boy
817 births
Elvie Boy
725 births
Elven Boy
464 births
Compare Elves side by side: Elves vs Elvin Elves vs Elvis Elves vs Elva
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, 1921–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elves: Baby Name Since 1921 - 14 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elves. 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 Elves 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.