unisex name
Elain
ee-LAYN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 442
Elain is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Elain?
In 2024, Elain was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Elain Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elain
- English ee-LAYN
Sibling Names for Elain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elain
How popular is the name Elain?
In 2024, Elain was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elain a girl's or a boy's name?
Elain is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Elain?
Elain has 2 syllables.
When was Elain most popular?
Elain peaked in 1947, when 11 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.